Edible Gardening

How to Grow Vegetables in Containers for a Plentiful Garden

Pick the right plants and you can grow a fair amount of food in just a few large pots! Here’s how.

How to Plant and Grow Chives

Learn how to grow chives, a long-lived herb that grows well in an herb garden or in pots.

10 Best Beet Companion Plants to Keep Pests Away

This guide to the ten best beet companion plants identifies herbs and veggies to grow with beets to keep pests away and increase your harvest.

10 Steps for Growing Lettuce Indoors

This step-by-step guide for growing lettuce indoors provides everything you need to know about planting, watering, and harvesting your crop.

Common ginger used for cooking comes from a tropical plant that can be grown outdoors year-round in warm areas, or in a container to bring indoors over winter. Learn how to care for a ginger plant with this guide.

How to Prune a Peach Tree to Boost Your Harvests

Pruning peach trees at the right times will give you bigger, disease-free peaches on easy-to-harvest small trees. Use these tips to properly prune your peaches through the seasons.

10 Best Companion Plants for Kale

Keep aphids and other pests away by companion planting kale with these easy-care veggies, herbs, and flowers.

Grow the Most Productive Beefsteak Tomato Plants with These 9 Tips

Beefsteak tomato plants, also called slicers, are easy to grow in vegetable gardens or containers with these simple tips for success.

How to Prune Thyme to Keep Your Herb More Productive

Learning how to prune thyme will ensure bushy, vigorous plants full of new growth for your kitchen use.

How to Plant and Grow Radishes

Learn how to plant and grow radishes from seed so you can harvest the tastiest roots for salads and snacking.

Is Lemongrass a Perennial? Plus, How to Overwinter This Herb

Lemongrass is perennial, but needs protection from freezing temperatures. Use these tips to keep your plant going through the winter.

10 Fast-Growing Fruits That Are Easy to Care for Too

What is the fastest fruit to grow in your garden? From blueberries to apples, these are the easiest fruits to grow that can give you a speedy harvest.

How to Use Floating Row Covers to Stretch Your Growing Season

Protect your veggies from frost with floating row covers so you can enjoy a longer harvest. Follow this step-by-step guide to installing and using row covers.