It's time to get planning the vegetable garden for this year, so Sally Coulthard shares 4 things to consider when designing ...

Considering the superior flavor of fresh-picked vegetables and the choices you get when you grow your own, it's a wonder that more people don't have vegetable gardens. Even a local farm or farmers ...

Raising a vegetable garden with years of continuous success and high-yielding plants is a skill. However, it’s not just a matter of having a green thumb. Utilizing crop rotation in the garden can ...

Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

A key factor in starting a vegetable garden is the amount of sunlight it receives. Full sun (typically six or more hours a day) is advisory for most home-grown fruits and vegetables, making it a ...

There is nothing more satisfying than growing and harvesting crops straight from your own garden. It is a rewarding experience and, with these inspirational ideas, you can have a beautiful and ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

A well-planned vegetable garden provides an economical and continuous supply of fresh, nutritious vegetables throughout the season. An urban gardener with a fairly small plot can expect to raise a ...