While farmers plant millions acres of plants like rye and clover to boost soil health and crowd out weeds, a cover crop does the same thing in the smallest home garden. With cover crops, a vegetable ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

There is no step more important when planning a vegetable garden than getting the layout right. Learn how to plan the perfect ...

This purple plant has antioxidant properties that deter pests while attracting helpful pollinators. Plant it for a vibrant ...

If you're thinking of starting a vegetable garden this year, you're not alone. If we’ve learned anything over the past couple of years, it’s that, having fresh, readily available vegetables is ...

As a new season of the year approaches, novice gardeners who have leftover seeds might wonder if they should toss out their packets or hold onto them for next year. This could be especially of ...

Do you want to continue to make use of your garden as the weather starts to cool down? See what vegetables work well during ...

Maybe you never got around to starting your vegetable garden this spring, or perhaps you’re swamped with an abundance of zucchini, tomatoes, and basil right now. You might even just prefer to do your ...

We are fortunate in Florida to have two growing seasons for vegetables. In the spring (actually late winter), we can plant warm season crops like beans, tomatoes, squash, peppers and cucumber. If you ...

Constructing garden beds from recycled materials is a cost-effective way to establish your vegetable garden. Old wooden ...