"What should I plant?" is a question new vegetable gardeners tend to ask me over winter, when planning their first gardens. In the past, I've always advised them to plant what they like. It may sound ...

Shallots are an easy-to-grow cool-season vegetable. With a little attention to detail, you can grow and harvest enough ...

Over time, the soil in raised beds becomes more compacted and more depleted of nutrients, which is why a regular refresh is ...

There are many vegetables to plant in September, which may come as a surprise. The peak growing season is indeed starting to ...

In March, many of us are well underway in planning our vegetable gardens. Even if you do not have room for a large, in-ground garden, you can add space to grow edibles by using raised beds or ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

Growing a vegetable garden is fulfilling, especially when it's time to harvest. Some veggies can take several months before they're ready to enjoy, but if you want to sow seeds and reap the rewards in ...

When it comes to planting vegetables, you may have the urge to make every inch of your garden useful, and this includes places that don't bask in the sun's rays all day. Areas where the sun is blocked ...

While you may not be growing as many plants in the fall, this cover crop is a good idea to give your soil a boost for next ...