While farmers plant millions acres of plants like rye and clover to boost soil health and crowd out weeds, a cover crop does the same thing in the smallest home garden. With cover crops, a vegetable ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Just because it's September doesn't mean it's too late to plant some fruits and vegetables, either for a fall harvest or an ...

There is no step more important when planning a vegetable garden than getting the layout right. Learn how to plan the perfect ...

This purple plant has antioxidant properties that deter pests while attracting helpful pollinators. Plant it for a vibrant ...

It’s growing season, which means you have the opportunity to have a low-cost, healthy and fun new hobby to try out in your home. Even the most amateur of gardeners can grow fresh, low-maintenance ...

As a new season of the year approaches, novice gardeners who have leftover seeds might wonder if they should toss out their packets or hold onto them for next year. This could be especially of ...

Maybe you never got around to starting your vegetable garden this spring, or perhaps you’re swamped with an abundance of zucchini, tomatoes, and basil right now. You might even just prefer to do your ...

Constructing garden beds from recycled materials is a cost-effective way to establish your vegetable garden. Old wooden ...

We are fortunate in Florida to have two growing seasons for vegetables. In the spring (actually late winter), we can plant warm season crops like beans, tomatoes, squash, peppers and cucumber. If you ...