The first step for novices, Tan says, is simply to get outside and look around. You can start by taking note of the birds you ...

This week we are checking in on the broccoli. This is a slow growing, cool season plant that can survive through the winter ...

A small kitchen garden can transform your daily cooking and your everyday mood. Watching seeds sprout, leaves unfurl, and ...

Environmental certification signs do more than decorate a garden. A sign tells neighbors that the yard is intentional, not ...

The allium family of vegetables are easy to grow and often available year around. They can grow fairly close together, so they don't take up too much space in the garden. Plus, they add lovely flavor ...

Picking the right varieties will ensure you have tomatoes, cucumbers and other produce suitable to the types of dishes you ...

Plus, how to properly cure and store them. Knowing when and how to harvest onions helps you get the best flavor and longer storage life. Onions are ready to harvest when their green tops turn yellow ...

For centuries, people have looked to nature for clues about the seasons ahead. While modern meteorology relies on satellites ...

Picky eaters? Not so much after kids have chopped the onions and celery and cooked the pasta and flatbread - and then enjoyed ...

Shop Christmas trees now and plant them after the holidays; see top picks like Arizona cypress, Deodora cedar and Aleppo pine ...

When the days get shorter and the garden looks bare, it can actually be the perfect opportunity to reimagine your outdoor ...

This edible vining plant plays important roles in its native environment, but growing it in the U.S. can be disastrous for local ecosystems.