Any vegetable garden slows down as winter approaches and being proactive when it comes to preparing it for the cold weather ...

When gardeners consider improving their soil, they often turn to compost, cover crops, or expensive amendments; however, there is one common vegetable that can help do the job while it grows. That ...

If you’re looking to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden, composting at home is a simple and effective way to do it.

It is easy to get excited about planting vegetable seeds and transplants in the vegetable garden, even when it is too early to plant. This frustration is one of the most common comments that I receive ...

Like farmers, vegetable gardeners sometimes work in the rain in spring in order to get their favorite seeds and plants in the ground on a timely basis. In a wet spring, when repeated rainfall events ...

Q: I had terrible luck with multiple seeds/starts in my garden beds this year. I think it is my soil but I’m not sure what to do about it. The soil is two to three years old, a mix from a bulk company ...

Question: What is the best soil composition for a vegetable garden? I have put down one to two inches of cedar mulch, one to two inches of screened topsoil, and grass clippings. I am planning to put ...

Whether you’re looking to eat healthier or simply save money on groceries, gardening is an excellent hobby. If you’ve ever enjoyed farm-to-table food, then you know the high quality that comes with ...