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Rice water is a no-cost, natural fertilizer that's proven to improve plant root, leaf, and even fruit growth. It works better on some vegetables than others.

As the winter blues hit, the hope for bright colors and sunny skies urges gardeners to plan for the upcoming growing season.

It's already time to start your garden. By starting seeds indoors now and next month, you can increase the variety of plants you can grow in your garden by extending the growing season and potentially ...

If you want your flowers to bloom for longer, there's a natural method to help using a common kitchen scrap that you probably ...

Think it's too early to plant veggies? January is actually the ideal time to get many crops started, whether they're planted ...

Most cherry tomatoes are indeterminate and will need regular pruning and removal of “suckers.” Cherry tomato plants don’t ...

If you don't want to hang around for a late harvest, these fruits and vegetables are ideal for growing early and getting a late-winter head start this season.

If you're just starting and are interested in growing some vegetables, a gardening expert has selected the three "easiest" choices to begin with in January.

Imagine walking past a yard in your neighborhood and seeing a vibrant garden bursting with flowers, herbs, and vegetables—all ...

Get ahead of the growing season by starting seeds indoors this January. A gardening expert shares three fast-growing vegetables that can be sown in warm indoor spaces or greenhouses for an earlier ...

Many people use clay pots for growing vegetables, flowers, and fruits, but they require constant care. Here’s a guide to easy-to-grow vegetables you can cultivate at home using simple plastic ...