Plants use many soil nutrients as summer marches on. Here are some favorite midsummer fertilizers to keep the soil from becoming depleted.
Lots of plants that you'll find in nature can support your health and help you thrive. Here are 7 sources for medicinal herbs.
Some aspects of growing summer lettuce can be challenging while others are pretty simple. Follow these tips for success in the garden.
Tomatoes are a popular garden crop, but a plentiful harvest is not guaranteed. Here are some common summer tomato problems and how to overcome them.
Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are stinging insects that can build nests near your home. Here's how to prevent them and deal with them if they appear.
It’s good to have a contingency plan for excess produce because even the most meticulous garden planner can end up with too much.
Soothe, nourish and protect your skin with these easy-to-grow herbs. They can help with dry skin, sunburn, rashes and insect bites.
Enjoy the seasonal pleasures of peony blossoms in your next springtime dessert. Here's a guide to peonies and their various uses.
Saving seeds from these plants is easy. Doing so adapts the crops to your climate, growing methods and preferences.
The cost and design of high tunnels varies widely. Selecting the right high tunnel for your farm can help you avoid overpaying for features you don’t need.
You might think July is too late to plant more cucumbers, but it isn't. Learn why planting in midsummer is a great idea in some gardening zones.
This demure three-petaled plant has its roots in ancient female medicine. See why it still intrigues herbalists to this day.
