Well, I have finally thrown in the towel. I went against the wishes of my dear wife and rather than growing a plot of zinnias to cut and bring in the house all summer, I devoted the measly ten square ...

Growing zucchini does not require a backyard. With the right setup, containers can support healthy plants and generous ...

Whether or not you prune this garden staple depends on a few factors. If you've got zucchini in your vegetable garden, you know that the plants can get downright jungle-y as they hit their prime. So ...

Mid-summer in Kentucky is a wonderful time of year, especially if you have a vegetable garden. With the sun still high in the sky and a good set of roots down under, the summer vegetable garden is ...

Get ahead of spring gardening by planning now—even while it’s freezing. Seasoned gardeners share how early prep makes the busy growing season easier.

Creating a backyard vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding activities you can undertake as a home gardener.

The plants capture and store carbon in the soil, promote healthy soil by preventing compaction and can make the air cooler on ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your 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 ...