Transform your outdoor space into a fruit and vegetable garden. Find out which plants to grow, what kind of soil you'll need and whether to start from seeds or transplants.

Ruth Aguilar is a library specialist at A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands, who often finds herself at the ...

Oregano stands as one of the most versatile herbs in companion planting strategies, offering both culinary value and garden ...

Chicagoans are expected to die earlier in West Garfield Park than in any other neighborhood in the city. Sammie and Angela ...

Raised garden beds are ideal for edible plants, as they keep your harvest organized, prevent over-planting, and deter weeds ...

Below are some tips on how to plan a backyard garden and reasons why you should do it. Vegetable gardens benefit the surrounding ecosystem by adding diverse plant life, especially where they replace ...

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because ...

The Groove and Grow Fest blended live music, yoga, and local vendors at Portal in the Portland neighborhood, raising money to support Arthur’s Earth Sanctuary, a planned community garden and yoga ...

This is a good time to amend the garden and raised beds with organic compost. Layer it to replenish nutrients lost in the winter rains. Lightly mix it into the top 6 to 10 inches of in-ground soil or ...

For the last several years, my family has attempted a small vegetable garden in our backyard. After every attempt, we learned new things. We bought raised beds to keep the rabbits out and fencing to ...

From rustic to modern, the raised garden bed ideas for growing vegetables and flowers are nearly endless. Although plenty of kits you can buy and assemble are available, you can also opt for DIY ...