The idea of growing your own food year-round is appealing. I don't mind going to the grocery store, but I also don't know how much I'd miss it if I  …

One of my favorite moments in the depths of winter is when I can start my seeds. That's the instant in time when the countdown begins. I know that soon  …

One of the reasons I love to grow lettuce is that it can withstand some pretty cool temperatures and the shorter days of fall here in the northeast. It also  …

I'll admit that I never thought much about soybeans until recently. I certainly hadn't given much thought to Rhizoctonia root rot. While the disease can impact other plants, it's somewhat  …

As someone who loves to cook and does it a bit for a living, I always need fresh ingredients, especially herbs. As much as I love going to the garden  …

Before you judge my opening comment on vegetable garden layout tools, I should clarify that I'm not opposed to technology. I only call those tools "newfangled things" in jest, and  …

While you may only need sunlight, soil, and water to grow a garden, adding in some organic fertilizer for vegetables and herbs can kick things up a notch. Think of  …

My first garden was a failure. Aside from a few herbs, I literally harvested nothing except for three tomatoes. The zucchini plant died before it produced any fruit. The basil  …

Are you suffering from garden woes? Do you have a small yard with no garden space? Live in an apartment and can’t grow outdoors? Want to grow herbs and veggies  …

Most of us here at the Food Gardening Network love composting. Composting is a great way to deal with waste, the finished compost is super nutritious for your garden, and  …