Survival Gardening

Living off the grid means not relying on others. This includes your garden, which should be sustainable on its own—no fertilizer or pest controls in little...

Try these herbs in your herb garden. You will have herbs for beauty, flavoring and medicine. Catnip: This member of the mint family is fun for...

Herbs and spices are the foundation of every well-prepared kitchen, and they are also one of the best parts of any garden. The words “herb” and...

Harvesting, saving and starting your own seed for your flower and vegetable garden(s) is a rewarding experience. It makes you feel accomplished, and believe it or...

We are deep in the heart of farm country around these parts. With corn fields surrounding our property, it’s very hard to grow food without pesticides...

Asparagus is a delightful, nutrient-packed vegetable that many people are not able to enjoy due to the cost. In the produce section of your local supermarket,...

Savor fresh onions, potatoes and other crops from the garden all winter long with the use of simple, time-honored storage techniques. The art of storing vegetables,...

Hail You’ve survived the early spring frosts and your garden is thriving, thanks to the warm, sunny days of early summer. The cool-season crops, such as...

Your plants, whether flowers, vegetables, grain crops, or trees, need several things to grow: nutrients, water, and sunlight. It sounds simple enough, right? Unfortunately, gardening is...

Nothing says the tropics quite like the sight of a grove of banana trees. The good news is that these versatile and tasty fruit-bearing trees aren’t...