Starting plants from seed is a lot of fun, and heirloom vegetables are a great choice to grow in both the garden and containers.

‘Growing the carrots in containers will give some protection from the fly as they fly close to the ground, however, covering with the mesh will give you an extra level of protection.’ Tucking the mesh ...

Olive trees need full sun, which is considered 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day. They grow well indoors in a bright ...

During the post-Civil War era, settlers traveled by covered wagon across the Great Plains to make their homes at the foot of the Rockies. The lure was the promise of up to 160 acres of ...

Dreaming of a garden but short on outdoor space? Or perhaps you’re tired of battling unpredictable weather and pesky garden ...

Growing herbs in containers is best for a variety of reasons. They're easier to maintain and won't overtake other plants in your garden. Rather than cultivating herbs directly in the ground alongside ...

The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...

It just isn't summer without zucchini in the garden. However, these delicious vegetables can take up a lot of valuable real estate—unless you grow them in containers. Growing zucchini in containers ...

In case you haven’t noticed, the price of food keeps going up. One way to lower your grocery bill would be to grow some of your favorite edibles. From a few veggies and herbs in containers, to a ...

Grow milkweeds for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Milkweed seeds require a cold, moist process called stratification in ...

Want to grow your own food but have limited space? The city of Newport News is having a Grow Your Own Food workshop, farmers market and container garden giveaway on Saturday at the Newport News Early ...