When tomatoes start flowering and producing fruit, that's the time they earn their reputation as divas. But not this year!

I set up nine Vego Garden modular raised beds this spring. Here's what I learned and what I would do differently.

Did you get off to a late start? No worries, there are still so many things you can plant in July for a summer garden.

I’m amazed by my peonies. It still blows my mind that such a massive, frilly blossom comes from a bud roughly the size of a ...

Watering tomatoes isn't rocket science, but there are a few sneaky mistakes that could end up causing your plants stress.

Marigolds can suppress 14 genera of parasitic nematodes, but there’s a catch. It’s only effective as a cover crop planted at least two months before your tomatoes go in. Planting marigolds and ...

As mentioned above, it’s useful to know how much space your garden tools take up (including how many more you plan to purchase) before committing to a plan. Garden sheds for small yards range from 4′ ...

If you don’t have a lot of space yet, to dedicate to raising animals, investing in a bevy of quail may be the best thing for you. Quail are quaintly small, they can be raised in cages, the birds are ...

The adult imported cabbageworm is a small to medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of approximately 1.75in (32-47 mm). It has white or pale yellow wings with dark spots near the tips and black veins ...

Remember this one rule: bury deep and cover well! When we’re composting in place (also called composting in situ), we’re cutting out the middleman and putting the plant material straight into the ...

As the soil gets drier, the water in the olla will start seeping through the micropores. 6. Ollas prevent soil compaction. Because we’re directing the water deeper underground, we are not compacting ...

Crunchy, tangy capers are a staple in Mediterranean dishes. These tiny buds pack a flavorful punch and go great in everything from seafood to the classic chicken piccata. Normally, there’s no way you ...