Cilantro shares a long history with humanity. Seeds of the herb were scattered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun. They were found in caves inhabited 8,000 years ago in Israel.  …

I’m a fairly independent human, who likes to avoid asking anyone for help. I’m that girl at the grocery store, who uses a wrapping paper tube from the stationery aisle  …

Some years, everything comes together. The temperature is just right, the humidity is perfect, your watering system is spot on, the pests leave your garden alone while the bees and  …

I don’t know about you, but as a beginner, not very serious gardener, I used to go to the store, look at the seeds, and just pick the vegetables and  …

As a kid, I was committed to saving vegetable seeds from every vegetable on my dinner plate. I loved the idea that food could make more food and in a  …

There are plenty of interesting ways to create a raised garden bed. In fact, there aren't really many rules at all. It's whatever works for you. But then there's the  …

When it comes to gardening tools, you might think of pruners and hoses, but don't forget gardening shoes! Whether you're trying to avoid snakes, thorns, or mud, gardening shoes are  …

Maybe it's just because I live in the Northeast, but to me, there's something magical about citrus trees. Big orange trees in Florida mean I'm on vacation, while a little  …

You know worms can be valuable additions to the soil. You know earthworm poop (excuse me, castings) make excellent nutritional additives to any garden. So it seems pretty clear. Should  …

If you've looked through the Food Gardening Network website, you know we love composting. We've written articles about keeping animals out of your compost bins, how to compost indoors, what  …