Survival Gardening

New England with its rocky terrain, acidic soil, humid summers, and cold winters may seem like a challenging locale for vegetable gardening, but keep in mind...

The Midwest is often referred to as the bread basket of America, and with good reason. This region has some of the most fertile soil in...

Ladybugs, also known as lady beetles or ladybirds, are a favorite of many insect enthusiasts and the rest of us. Their petite, circular bodies with cheerful...

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Growing vanilla has long seemed like an impossibility for many gardeners, but the truth of the matter is that if you can successfully grow orchids, then...

Editor's note: This article is the second piece in our series on gardening for your specific location. Check back every day this week for a new...

Like people, plants just naturally get along better with a small circle of friends, but they don’t always get along with the entire garden. That’s why...

Editor's note: This article is the first piece in our series on gardening for your specific location. Check back every day for a new featured area...

Whether you’re an urban apartment dweller or a homesteader with five acres, growing a garden is one of the most satisfying projects you can undertake. In...

Few things in life are as satisfying as preparing meals from your own homegrown produce. Yet many urban gardeners feel discouraged from growing vegetables because of...