Creating a backyard vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding activities you can undertake as a home gardener.

Gardening is a lesson in patience, but it’s natural to want to enjoy the fruits (or vegetables) of your labor as soon as possible. Fast-growing vegetables are a great way to do just that and are ...

Root vegetables thrive in cooler weather, and many gardeners don't realize that this also makes them perfect for fall planting and extended harvesting. "Fall gardening not only takes advantage of warm ...

It's not too early to get a head start on fresh veggies.

Fast-growing vegetables are great for backyard gardeners who want to maximize their summer harvest (or who are just impatient). For every quick-growing veggie we’ve chosen for our list, we’ve included ...

Most herbs take between a week and one month to germinate, which makes them some of the first you should start among other ...

Like lettuce, spinach grows fast and isn’t very tall, so it doesn’t put down deep roots. This makes it a terrific container ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Food is a big part of fall, and farms play a significant role in seasonal celebrations. Each fall, families plan apple picking excursions with their eyes on baking homemade apple pies. And while ...

I don’t often reveal my personal preferences, because I’d rather stick to the gardening facts in our weekly discussions, but I’ll tell you a little secret: Even though I’ve rarely met a plant I didn’t ...

When you mention December harvests, most people will think straight away of those classic festive vegetables like Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and cabbage. It may be surprising what a ...

It's February, and despite the recent freezing temperatures, there's a long list of the best vegetables you can plant in ...