Rosemary has wellness benefits, from making a home smell lovely to repelling mosquitoes. One way to take advantage of this herb has been mostly forgotten today.
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Big harvests don’t just depend on soil and sun. Certain beet varieties offer a secret edge that can transform your garden into a more rewarding experience.
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If you have set your eyes on that blue ribbon at the county or state fair for the largest pumpkin, preparation starts early and continues through the harvest.
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Want to add some permanent color to your veggie patch? The flowers bring in pollinators. Just make sure you avoid this popular and pretty yet problematic vine.
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Are your tomatoes splitting and cracking before you can harvest them? It's frustrating to see, but there are ways you can support your plants as they grow.
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Why buy fruit trees and shrubs from a nursery when you can propagate them yourself easily and for free? Learn which fruiting plants grow well from cuttings.
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It's that time of year again—time for pumpkin everything! But if you want to know when your gourd is ready for harvest, just look to your fingernails.
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Brown spots on your cucumber plants can look alarming, but luckily there’s an easy way to bring them back to health without complicated treatments.
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The most rewarding part of growing your own veggies is harvesting them. The best time to harvest peas will depend on the type of pea plants in your garden.
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While planting your peach tree in fall has its advantages under the right conditions, be sure to prune it properly and protect it from pesky rabbits.
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If Septoria leaf spot is wreaking havoc on your tomato plants, it’s not too late to save them. Here’s how to fix it and prevent future infection.
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Flower gardens are great, but everyone who wants to improve their cooking skills really needs a kitchen garden. Here are some herbs to add in the fall.
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Apples and persimmons are two of the most popular fruit trees for personal gardens, but they have quite different needs, especially in terms of cold weather.
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Some plants should come with warning labels. While not considered invasive, this vegetable cultivar shocked one gardener with its long, quick-growing vines.
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Food can be scarce for pollinators in the colder months of the year, so it can really benefit your local wildlife if you grow fall- and winter-blooming plants.
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You buy a plum, plant the pit, and have a lifetime supply of free plums -- that's the dream at least. Discover why experts don't recommend this practice.
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You can waste money on products that claim to be a "One size fits all" fix. If your problem is blossom-end rot, don't waste your time or cash on this product.
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Oversized fruits and vegetables never fail to impress, and this giant carrot is no exception. The grower behind the massive root veggie uses a basic fertilizer.
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When you think about houseplants, tomatoes probably aren't the first that come to mind, but with the right setup, they may grow well outside of the garden.
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Kitchen smells bad? Your go-to solution is probably bleach or baking soda. Instead, try this natural approach to home fragrance. You can even grow it yourself.
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Growing fruit from cuttings is efficient, inexpensive, and fairly easy to do. Consider cultivating some of these trees and shrubs to try it out.
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Most seed packets come with warnings to harvest plants before the first frost. But for one hardy vegetable, a little frost actually adds big flavor.
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Yes, you can grow fruits like strawberries, bananas, and grapes even if you don't have a yard — and the best part is you can grow them quickly, too.
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Most kale varieties are annuals or biennials, only sticking around for a season or two, while perennial kale can be grown for years from seeds or cuttings.
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To construct and enjoy productive raised garden beds that are easy to maintain, avoid these mistakes around placement, dimensions, filler material, and more.
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No matter what you're growing, leaving the soil in your garden bed exposed is rarely beneficial. Mulch your beds for thriving plants, especially in a drought.
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While you may not be growing as many plants in the fall, this cover crop is a good idea to give your soil a boost for next spring's growing season.
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