Key Points Winter covers protect raised beds and help replenish soil cost-effectively.Insulating covers shield beds from harsh winds, snow, and freezing temperatures.Use materials like straw, burlap, ...

The novice gardener revealed that they had ordered topsoil to fill in their vegetable garden while planting their seedlings.

SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

Did you know that, if stored correctly, your root veggies will last you all through the winter, without refrigeration? Learn how to get the most out of your carrots, potatoes and more.

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I grew up composting. Wherever we lived, there was always a spot in the yard for food scraps, leaves and branches.

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If you’ve ever practiced home canning, there’s a distinct sound every canner loves: the ping of a lid sealing to the jar.