Many vegetables rely on pollinators to produce fruit. Squash, cucumbers, melons, beans and even tomatoes benefit from consistent insect activity. Flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, borage, calendula and ...

Question for Dan Gill: Which way should I run the rows in my vegetable garden to be most productive? Should I run the rows in a north-south direction, or in an east-west direction, and why? --Michael ...

Which way should I run the rows in my vegetable garden to be most productive? Should I run the rows in a north-south direction, or in an east-west direction, and why? — Michael De Grassi This question ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Want to enjoy fresh salads of lettuces, spinach ...

Last year everyone suffered from whiteflies caused by a lack of winter cold. Whether they will be as much a problem this year remains to be seen. My vegetable garden was besieged by whiteflies, which ...

If you’ve ever looked at your veggie patch and wondered if there’s a better way, you’re not alone. Many gardeners are moving away from straight, tidy rows and experimenting with new, creative planting ...