Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is perfect for the home gardener. It's easy to grow and harvest and has ornamental characteristics, adding beauty to any landscape. Plus, it goes a long way ...

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Already thinking of your fall vegetable garden? Cabbage is likely on your list to enjoy the hearty, sweet greens in your stews or comforting meals, but like most vegetables, it takes a good amount of ...

Strategically use certain vegetables in your garden to naturally deter pests and enhance your harvest without pesticides.

You want to grow cabbage. So, you till the soil in your backyard a little, you plant the little cabbage seeds and gently tamp the soil down over them. You water, and you wait for them to grow. Simple.

My attempts at growing brassicas, or members of the cabbage family, have been all but thwarted by pests like cabbage loopers, cabbageworms, and harlequin beetles. And when the ravaged plants have ...

Plant cabbage six to eight weeks before your first frost to give it time to mature in cooler temps for sweeter heads. Keep soil moist, fertilize biweekly, and watch for pests like aphids or worms to ...