Growing a crop is really about making sure that there is enough water, nutrients, sunlight, and air for your plants to grow. But you can’t force a bean plant to  …

I know I'm a little biased about gardening and growing your own fruits, herbs, and vegetables, but I love giving vegetable seeds as gifts for holidays, birthdays, and other special  …

What does a packet of seeds mean to you? That's the theme of today's story, "A Packet of Seeds," by Louisa Fordyce, where she explains the joy of gardening through  …

Pine needle compost might be one of the most misunderstood areas of composting. Sure, there's some confusion about whether that take-out container is compostable, but when it comes to pine  …

The sun rises, the earth warms. I walk out into the clear air into a field of flowers. In the distance, a farmer sings a song of the land, of the seasons. He does not  …

When it comes to preserving your homegrown herbs, drying them is one of the simplest and most effective ways to maintain their flavors and aromas for months to come. Dried  …

Picture yourself surrounded by soothing scents, soft greenery and cozy corners where you can unwind, recharge and reconnect with nature. Before your mind wanders to the park or a remote  …

While we often think of berries as outdoor plants, you can grow some berries indoors as long as you have the best lights for growing them. And what's not to  …

Planting zone 9 and higher is hot. For gardeners, that means a long growing season. In fact, if you plan it right, you could grow vegetables almost all year long!  …

Cow dung, also known as cow pies or cow manure, is the holy grail ingredient on the farm where the biggest gardens are grown. It's also packed and shipped off  …