Growing Potatoes in Containers: A Roundup of the Best Ideas
Potatoes are widely available in grocery stores and reasonably priced, but there’s something magical about growing them at home

Strawberries are a versatile little fruit. From cereal/salad topper to smoothie flavoring to tart pastry filling, this is a fruit you can incorporate into break

Earthworms are something that all of us are familiar with. Most of us, at a young age, were introduced to the “slimy, gooey” things and learned to either love

The elephant ear plant (Colocasia) provides a bold tropical effect in nearly any landscape setting. In fact, these plants are commonly grown for their large

Making seed pots out of old newspapers is not only a thrifty use of the newspapers, but also good for the planet.

Beans adapt well to containers, so you can enjoy their crisp snap and tender taste even if you don’t have a plot of land.

Melons are some of the most popular fruits grown on the vine in the U.S. Many backyard gardens feature melons as a favorite late summer and early fall

The benefit of creating a garden plan is that you can discuss the layout with your family or client, and you can even create shapes to move around

Strawberry planters are available at nurseries and by mailorder, but by building your own, you’ll save money and have a high-quality container that's custommade

Add a bit of whimsy to your garden this year with an adorable cucamelon plant. This small plant is a delicate, yet strong vining one that produces dainty fruit

If you are the owner of a very small site, then use this kind of cool idea. Build a vertical bed and the problem of lack of land will be solved! How to make

Nitroammophos (NPK) is a popular agrochemical known to many summer residents.

The most common type of garlic found in stores is artichoke garlic, which also is easy to grow at home in your garden.

Ready to grow your own blueberries? These tips will help you grow great blueberry bushes.

Water is one of the vital elements when starting plants from seed. Too much water and your seeds will drown or rot. Too little and they will either fail

Interested in having a flower garden? Look no further...Marigolds are easy to grow and have many uses.

They can go right into the compost pail, and just give the pile a bit of a stir when you add the pail with the coffee grounds, to make sure they spread out well

Gardening is fun, healthy, and a smart way to enhance the quality of the food your family eats and the beauty of your indoor and outdoor spaces.

Looking for a fast-growing, attractive ground cover for shady areas? Consider lamium (Lamium maculatum), sometimes known as spotted dead nettle.

Don't want to spend too much money on commercial soil? Make good grade soil yourself using this guide.