Most vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, and beans, are grown as annuals. Asparagus, however, is a hardy ...

Mesquite tells a story about unintended consequences; but it also shows how careful, collaborative responses can lead to solutions for people and the environment.

Ginger rhizomes are another kitchen scrap that can be used to grow flavorful plants at home. Simply plant pieces with visible buds directly into moist soil, and watch them flourish under warm ...

Here’s how to keep your garden in step with a changing climate.

Just like cardboard can help reduce weeds if you follow the no-dig method, or use a weed barrier cloth, dryer lint can do the same. However, you’ll need to build up a pile before having enough to use, ...

That’s where compost or organic matter comes in. Adding compost improves the structure of the soil, helps it hold moisture in dry weather, drains better when it’s wet, and most importantly, feeds all ...

Now’s the moment to get rhubarb in the ground across much of the country—you’ll thank yourself come strawberry-rhubarb pie ...

All animals need to eat to survive, grow and reproduce. To do so, they also need to avoid being eaten. This is a big challenge for many of Australia’s native mammals, because when they search for food ...

Winter beds look bare? Snowdrops bring hardy white flowers to pots and borders, with simple planting tricks that keep them ...

See the incredible results of digging huge garden holes! In this video, we demonstrate how proper digging techniques improve soil aeration, promote stronger root growth, and boost overall plant health ...