A variety of pollutants can get into rain-barrel water, which is why it's generally recommended to be used only on ornamental plants, not edibles. Q: I have been using a rain barrel for several years ...

Do you have a green thumb? Maintaining your garden at home might become a little less expensive if you have a rain barrel. Rain barrels collect and store rainwater from your roof. You can use the ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. For an exotic, drought-tolerant addition to your vegetable garden, plant New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonoides). It is not botanically related to ...

The First Colony Garden Club’s September meeting included a presentation by Master Gardener Dennis Wool about Bins and Barrels – growing vegetables in rubber bins, making compost, and using rain ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you been inspired by other people's veggie garden ideas and are ready to get your hands dirty to reap the fruits — or veggies — of your ...

VALPARAISO — Scout Troop 35497 of Washington Township Elementary School recently helped obtain rain barrels for the vegetable garden at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Valparaiso. As part of the ...

Amanda and Terasa are joined by Paul Thompson, Katie Collins, and Dr. John Nelson. Paul answers questions about the squash vine borer and tomato damage. Katie talks about rain barrels and pond weeds.

Many folks would love to grow their own fresh vegetables, but perhaps they are short on space and/or time. If you’ve got space for a pot of flowers on the patio or balcony, then you too can grow ...

Dreaming about sinking your teeth into a garden-fresh tomato? Or does the thought of a juicy, sweet cantaloupe have your mouth watering? Instead of buying these delicious treats at the farmers market ...

Growing your own herbs and veggies is a great way to eat smart by controlling what goes on your dinner table. Since you get to decide what kind of soil mix, fertilizer, compost, pest control, etc. to ...