A survival garden is filled with crops that are nutrient-dense and can be preserved for future use, including potatoes, ...

July brings long, warm days that continue late into the evening. Full-blown summer is really here and what a glorious one it is this year, with borders brimming with blooms and vegetable patches ...

The monsoon brings much-needed relief to your garden, replenishing the soil and nourishing plants. But too much rain can create a host of problems—waterlogging, fungal infections, and pest outbreaks ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...

As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, you may wonder how to winterize raised garden beds that you have used to grow ...

For an Earth-friendly garden, keep a succession of plants in the soil by planting cover crops. These are plants grown to improve the soil rather than for harvest. I prepare the soil for the next year ...

Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...