The best plants for kids are the ones they want to grow. I’ve been gardening with my children since they were old enough to eat the dirt, and they enjoy the experience so much more when they get in ...

Vegetables like carrots, broccoli, onions, cauliflower, and cabbage might not be worth the trouble of growing. It can be hard to go to the grocery store on a weekly basis and watch the prices for ...

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).

I would love it if every resident grew at least one thing they could eat, even residents who don’t have a yard. It is easy to grow herbs and vegetable plants in containers. We are in the middle of our ...

In winter, nothing grows! We mustn't stop at our mental representations. Winter doesn't have to be a dead season for your vegetable garden. It can also be a period rich in harvests and surprises. As ...

Question: I’ve grown onions and garlic in my garden and I’d like to try shallots this year. Do you have any suggestions for growing them? A: Shallots are an easy-to-grow cool-season vegetable. With a ...