Photo / Steven McNicholl Someone mentioned to me the other day ... red valerian in my flower garden, let my chives go to seed and always plant zinnias amongst my vegetables. Having a patch of ...

It’s a real pain in the butt for me seeing those freeloaders infesting my precious harvest. And before I can bring those precious and juicy plants to dishes, they were already munched by aphids, fruit ...

Welcome to the wonderful world of gardening! Starting your first vegetable garden can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It’s a great way to connect with nature, learn about plants, and enjoy ...

Have you already found the best vegetable seed companies? MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers have rated their favorite garden seed sources based on value, performance, ethics and fun. By the time you poke ...

Ensure 1 to 2 inches of water weekly. Those are the basics of how much and how often to water your vegetable garden from planting to harvest. To go beyond these basics, upgrade your gardening skills.

Knowing when to plant vegetables is key for every gardener. A good planting schedule helps you start seeds or sow seedlings at the right time, boosting your chances of growing fresh, organic food all ...

There are four steps you should follow to prevent them from taking over your vegetable garden without having to use harmful chemicals. My mom, Mary Ellen Waugh, created and manages Grace Garden ...

IT is somewhat surprising that a book on a subject of such importance alike to the entomologist and fungologist has not been forthcoming long ago. It is true that a Memoir on the subject was ...

Hands down my favorite vegetable of all time is the artichoke. While it might look intimidating at the market, let me assure you, it delivers big time on nutrition ... while dried split peas count in ...