Saving your own seeds saves money and lets you always grow your favorite varieties. Learn how to dry seeds before storing them for use in next year's garden.
The end of summer seems to signal the end of the garden, but that’s just not so. Produce more vegetables into fall with these tips.
Grow some mushrooms in your garden beds to produce more of what you eat, make the most of your garden space and try something new.
Apple harvest season is one of the most rewarding times of the year, whether you have a single backyard tree or a small orchard. A productive harvest means baskets full of fresh fruit—but it also means having the right tools, containers and storage ready before the first apple is picked. Taking a little time to […]
Wondering what to plant in August? Even though summer is winding down, there’s still plenty of time to grow fresh vegetables before the season ends. Many cool-season crops germinate quickly, thrive in cooler temperatures and mature in time for a productive fall harvest. With the right selections, you can make the most of empty garden […]
You can't stop all of your summer tomato problems, but with a little planning, you should be able to reduce some of your tomato splitting issues.
Parts of a seed may seem simple from the outside, but inside every seed is a remarkable package containing everything a new plant needs to begin life. Understanding the parts can help gardeners improve germination, plant seeds correctly and better appreciate the incredible biology behind every vegetable, flower and tree they grow. Parts of a […]
If the bright-yellow blooms of sunflowers beckon to you, you’ll love even more their whole-plant contributions to your garden and health.
In honor of Independence Day, we share several ways we work toward establishing true food independence. You can do the same.
Join the many Americans showing their patriotism by re-creating their own victory gardens for modern times. Here's some history and pointers.
The best time to plant trees may have been decades ago, but you can plant an orchard today to enjoy in the coming years. Here's how.
If your orchard is not near a hose or irrigation system, an inexpensive, gravity-fed leg tank on a wagon gets the trees the water they need.
