Ever wonder why you see so much nasturtium in vegetable gardens? It's a pretty flower, for sure, but there are plenty of beautiful flowers around. Why don't you see Irises  …

I’ll be the first to admit that I love potatoes. They’re so versatile in the kitchen; you can roast them, mash them, bake them, make chips, potato salad, potato pancakes,  …

When it comes to buying or picking apples, I always end up with way more than I actually need. The giant basket of apples taunts me from my countertop, knowing  …

Ah, the memories of growing up in the land of abundant fruits and vegetables. It was like living in a produce paradise, with a dash of suburban wisdom from dear  …

I had the best tomato plant ever this year. The vine grew tall and strong, and once the plant started producing, it didn't stop until well beyond when every other  …

Garden gnomes, those small, bearded creatures that have been popping up in gardens for centuries, have quite the storied past. But where did these little guys come from? And why  …

The holiday season is not the right time to start worrying about “eating right”. At least, it’s not for me! I love pies, cookies, my chocolate advent calendar, stuffing, warm  …

There are many reasons to consider growing fruit trees indoors. For me, it all boils down to control. With container fruit trees, like container vegetable gardens, you have total control  …

If you're new to vegetable gardening, you might see the six-pack of tomato sprouts at your local gardening center and think, "Wow, what a deal!" What you might not realize  …

Because spinach is so easy to grow, I almost always end up with way more than I can eat, no matter how many recipes I have. What to do with  …