Anything you grow at home is likely to taste better than what you'll get from the store, but grown in the right conditions, ...

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 ...

There's a lot to consider before you set to work planting your vegetable garden. Here is one of the most important aspects ...

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 ...

One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...

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 ...

Creating a budget-friendly balcony vegetable garden can be a rewarding way to enjoy fresh produce while saving money ...

“Wait a minute,” you’re saying. “Wood is expensive, and in your last column, you resolved not to use plastic in the garden.” Of course, dear reader, you are correct. Explains Ray, “I never buy the ...

On May 28, Bill Van Tine will present the May parks program on how to grow your summer garden without dirt using a technique called hydroponics. The program begins at 6 p.m. at the Otis Park Bath ...

If you're thinking of starting a vegetable garden this year, you're not alone. If we’ve learned anything over the past couple of years, it’s that, having fresh, readily available vegetables is ...

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 ...