What are the best fruits and vegetables to grow in hanging baskets? The best edible plants for hanging baskets will depend on your location and preference. There’s no right or wrong answer when opting ...

If you’ve ever picked a ripe, red tomato or pulled a carrot from the earth, you know there’s nothing like growing your own food and flowers. Gardening is also a great way for families to spend time ...

The first plant I taught each of my three kids to identify was poison ivy. Making sure they knew how to avoid a plant that can cause such discomfort was important to me as a parent. Although they ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Grow edible edging plants for borders along your property lines for fresh edible foodscaping crops all year round. Borders are great places to make use of permanent or perennial plants. An even better ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers here: Special Offers — FLORIDA TODAY. Many people grow their own vegetables or fruit trees, but I think it would be great if everyone grew at ...

Woman in the garden with freshly harvested herbs - VH-studio/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons to scour around the local nurseries for ground covers. Some you can plant to help choke out ...