When you think of growing fruits and vegetables, you probably think about putting plants in the ground or into pots. However, you don’t always need “dirt” to grow plants. In ...

Choose seeds that have been packaged for fresh sprouts. Food grade seeds have been tested for salmonella and E. coli. You can ...

"They were literally the best cucumbers I've ever had," exclaimed a home gardener after trying out a DIY trick. In a TikTok video, user Alixx (@the.plant.baddie) proves you don't need to buy fancy ...

Karen is a writer and editor with more than 25 years of print and digital media experience working in newspapers, educational publishing, marketing, nonprofits, and magazines. Cucumbers are one of the ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...

Cucumbers should be the first veggie you ever grow. They're extremely easy to grow and get a huge pay off with tons of cucumbers. Even if you don't have a vegetable patch, you can grow them in pots ...

AYER — The latest addition to the Ayer Shirley High School cafeteria isn’t a tasty new dish, it’s a hydroponic grower with multiple heads of lettuce inside, all earmarked for the school’s lunch menu.

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 ...