August is an easy month to become complacent in the garden, with plentiful daily harvests and the warm summer sun ripening produce like tomatoes and cucumbers faster than we can even begin to consume ...

Summer is a busy season for gardeners. From deadheading spent flowers to keeping plants hydrated during a heatwave, there's always something to do outside — but planting for winter now could be your ...

Growing vegetables is satisfying, healthy and fun to do, but beginners may be forgiven for feeling a little daunted as to where to begin the project. It is best to grow crops requiring minimal ...

Can't seem to get rid of those pesky rodents, no matter how many traps you set? Well, your fall vegetable garden might be the reason. If rats are the issue, you can't just let them be. Rats can wreak ...

Fall planting extends fresh harvests with cool-season crops that tolerate frost. Pick quick-growing, hardy veggies and protect them with mulch and row covers. Raised beds and sunny, elevated spots ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

As gardeners, we are fortunate to be at the forefront of the changing seasons. We can feel the warmth creeping into the sun in late spring, watch the leaves turn from vibrant green to autumnal rusts ...