Is there anything more delightful than planting your own edible herb garden? Herbs are fabulously aromatic and hold the secret to unlocking the flavor of many foods. Yet they have more to offer ...

Arguably, one of the biggest mistakes you want to avoid as a beginner gardener is spending too much money on tools and supplies. Pots, soil, fertilizer, seeds, trowels ... it all adds up quickly to a ...

Basil thrives in containers because it likes the warmth, and pots are great at retaining the day's heat. This is the best way to grow basil in northern or short-season climates. This common pizza and ...

Spring brings a patch of bluebonnets to Beth and Jim Murphy's garden. In late summer, dancing lady gingers flower in the shade and yard-long beans climb a string trellis in the sun. Brilliant yellow ...

There are many combinations of herbs that work in containers and varieites that you can grow for taste as well as for their ornamental properties. Many can be easily grown from seed, but to save time, ...

From carryout to leftover storage, the convenience of plastic food containers is undeniable. Considering how much plastic waste is created every year, it seems a shame to throw away containers that ...

Most urbanites, and many suburbanites, are restricted to containers when planting a garden. Containers have a lot of advantages: they’re portable, cheap, and can be placed in awkward places, from ...