As an avid food gardener, I’ll admit it: I’ve fallen head over heels for a squash. And not just any squash. I’m talking about Dunja squash—a sleek, dark green, high-yielding  …

If you planted basil this year, it probably seemed like it took a month to establish, then all of a sudden you’re in pesto heaven. But how much pesto can  …

If you've ever been in a haunted house at a carnival or enjoyed a haunted hayride, you know there's someone waiting and watching, ready to jump out and scare the  …

Once upon a time in the verdant town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, there lived a gardener named Pat. Pat had a flourishing garden filled with vibrant vegetables, fragrant herbs, and blossoming  …

How much water does basil need? I feel like I ask myself this every darn time I grow it (which is as much as possible, in case you're wondering). I've  …

I’ve always loved the idea of walking into my backyard and picking an apple or some cherries right off the tree. It seems so idyllic, like a ray of sunshine  …

Some of the most innovative solutions to the world’s pressing problems tackle multiple issues. Such is the case with urban gardens powered by renewable energy. Many households struggle with food  …

I've grown my fair share of sunflowers over the years. From the cheerful yellows of the classic sunflower to the rich, autumnal hues of the "Moulin Rouge" variety, I thought  …

I love gardening. I also sometimes hate gardening. Well, hate might be a strong word. But we all have those immensely frustrating moments when it seems like everything goes wrong.  …

When the summer starts to wind down, and the early frost warnings start to kick in before you settle in for a long winter's nap, you probably have a few  …