Water your vegetable garden for optimal performance
Watering the garden seems simple enough, but irrigation is something most gardeners get wrong.
How to safely can food: 4 tips for home food preservation
Canning is a popular method to preserve food at home. Before you can, make sure you’re doing so safely.
How to transplant vegetable seedlings
Whether you started seeds yourself or purchased vegetable seedlings at the store, now is the time to transplant seedlings in your garden.
How to manage insects in the garden
There are many more beneficial bugs in your garden than you realize.
The many faces of mulch: How to choose the best for your lawn and...
When you think of mulch, wood chips are probably the first thing that comes to mind. But mulch is anything that provides cover for your soil.
How to plant a square foot garden
If you love to garden but have limited space or time, consider planting a square foot garden.
May’s gardening to-do list
Gardeners will be out in the garden, working the dirt, tending to early sprouts of plants and watching the beginnings of a colorful plot of fruits, vegetables and flowers.
Essential oils 101
Essential oils contain all the organic compounds, elements and constituents from the plant which they are derived. Their powerful properties have been used in natural health and healing for centuries.
How should I arrange the plants in my garden? A guide to companion planting
Companion planting can produce benefits such as improved growth, flavor and can also provide pest control.
10 ways to eat 7 servings of fruits and vegetables every day
Getting enough fruits and vegetables daily can be a chore and for some, nearly impossible.
