Where to Find an “Easter Egg Plant,” the Mini Eggplant That’s Perfect for Spring
The mini "Easter eggplants" are too cute!
How and When to Thin Vegetable Seedlings
When you direct-sow seeds in your garden, things can get a bit overcrowded. Learn how to thin seedlings so your...
Tips for Saving Tomato and Veggie Seeds From Your Harvest
Make the most out of the summer and fall harvest by saving tomato, pepper and vegetable seeds for next year. Find...
How to Grow Your Own Pumpkins and Gourds
Skip the pumpkin patch next year! Follow this step-by-step guide on how to grow the best backyard pumpkins and gourds.
Top 10 Vegetables That Grow Well in Shade
You can harvest a bountiful crop of vegetables even if your garden is spotty on sunshine. Each of these vegetables...
The Best New Vegetables to Grow This Summer
Add tasty new veggie varieties to the menu this growing season. Some of these best vegetables to grow are perfect...
10 Fast-Growing Vegetables You Can Harvest Quickly
Plant these fast-growing vegetables for your fastest summer harvest ever. Our veggie picks also include the number of days until...
10 Best Peppers to Grow in Your Veggie Garden
Pick the best peppers to grow in your veggie garden with this ultimate pepper plant list, including anaheim, cayenne, and...
Easy Gardening: Save Time by Direct Sowing Seeds
If indoor seed-starting seems a little complicated, make it easy on yourself this year with direct sowing seeds. Plant the...
Expert Tips on How to Grow an Indoor Avocado Tree
Yes, you can grow an indoor avocado tree! Learn how to start from an avocado pit and root a plant...
Top 5 Tips for Growing Tomatoes Indoors (From a Tomato Expert)
Fresh tomatoes all-year long? It's possible! We asked a tomato expert for tips on successfully growing tomatoes indoors, no matter...
10 Seed Catalogs Every Gardener Needs
Growing flowers and vegetables from seed gives you more choices and saves money. Here are 10 great seed catalogs to...
Create a Windowsill Herb Garden
Follow these easy directions to get the most out of a windowsill herb garden, including how to choose herbs, and...
11 Mistakes You May Be Making with Fresh Basil
Fresh basil is one of the most beloved herbs for good reason—it's easy to grow and makes an amazing addition...
Top 10 Fall Vegetables to Extend the Harvest
Some things are worth waiting for, like these tasty fall vegetables that can be harvested right up to the first...
Chives: How to Grow, Harvest and Use Chives
If your only experience with chives is buying them at the store, it's time to learn about growing this herb...
How to Harvest Rhubarb the Right Way (Hint: Don’t Cut It!)
Don't cut those rhubarb stalks! Here's why it's a bad idea, and how to harvest rhubarb the right way.
Eat the Rainbow: 11 Vegetables of a Different Color
Purple carrots, blue potatoes, and black tomatoes? Plant a garden full of unexpected vegetables and eat the rainbow!
5 Basil Varieties For Your Herb Garden
Already growing sweet basil to make pesto? Try these other basil varieties to add distinctive flavor to your home-cooked recipes...
How to Dry Fruit For All Seasons
Harvest seasonal fruits this summer and preserve the flavor for months! We'll show you how to dry fruit from your...
Why Do Leafy Greens Bolt?
Learn why lettuce bolts, why it's not a good idea to eat leafy greens after this happens, and ways to...
Plants for a Cocktail Garden
Cheers to the cocktail garden! Grow a happy hour in your own backyard with these good-time tips and fruit and...
Growing Fruit Trees: How to Repel Borers Naturally
Want to keep borers away from your fruit tree without using pesticides? Learn how garlic and nasturtiums can keep borers...
DIY Vegetable Garden: Beneficial Vegetable Pairs
Did you know that certain vegetables do best when paired with certain others in your DIY vegetable garden? Learn which...
Should You Grow Heirloom or Hybrid Tomatoes?
Learn the differences between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes and decide which tomatoes are the best for your garden.
Pink-Flowered Strawberries for Your Fruit Garden
Add pink-flowered strawberries to your fruit garden, where they're perfect in containers.
How to Grow Herbs in Winter
Follow these 7 easy steps to learn how to grow herbs in winter, including potting and watering tips. Then enjoy...
Growing Peas
Peas are packed with nutrients and are easy to grow in any backyard.
