Growing your own herbs and veggies is a great way to eat smart by controlling what goes on your dinner table. Since you get to decide what kind of soil mix, fertilizer, compost, pest control, etc. to ...

What are heirloom vegetables? Learn about the heirloom seeds definition and the many advantages over modern hybrid seeds. Most have superior taste and nutrition and have developed resistance to local ...

There has always been something magical to me about growing plants from seed. Growing plants from seed and then harvesting produce from those plants is even better. Saving a few seeds and starting it ...

To help guide novice growers through the romantic process of seed selection and garden planning – and temper the irrational urges of experienced growers who may suffer from seed-shopping addiction – ...

By Karen Tesch, President of Association Inc. Whether you’ve been at this whole gardening thing for a while or ...

EACH NEW VEGETABLE gardening season requires a new plan. It starts with a nearly clean slate that allows you to consider what to grow, how much to plant and when to plant it. Seeds are the foundation ...

It has been more than 20 years since I have used a seed tape. Next spring, however, I just might buy a couple and use them in my vegetable garden. Why? The availability of numerous vegetable varieties ...

Getting to finally harvest what you've grown can be a rewarding experience for any new vegetable gardener. It's proof that all the sweat — and perhaps some tears — have paid off. And though it may be ...

Gardening is more of a science than many people realize. It takes thoughtful and strategic care to grow any plants, especially vegetables you intend to harvest for food. Things become even trickier ...