Growing in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy homegrown vegetables in smaller urban gardens. Cabbages are a staple crop in many vegetable gardens and a versatile one that can be grown successfully ...

Cabbage, a member of the Brassica family, is an excellent choice for cold-season gardening. Cabbage is considered a cole crop, a group that includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and ...

The good news is that a traditional dedicated space is not needed to grow food.

Plant cabbage six to eight weeks before your first frost to give it time to mature in cooler temps for sweeter heads. Keep soil moist, fertilize biweekly, and watch for pests like aphids or worms to ...

Heuchera, commonly called coral bells, is a hardy perennial in USDA growing zones 3 to 9. The genus has more than 50 species, each with bold, colorful foliage. The mounding plant stands alone or ...

Using chemicals and inhumane deterrents isn't the only way to ward off pests. Certain plants, especially those with strong ...

All hope isn’t lost for aspiring farmers who lack an abundance of green space. Potted gardens and containers can fill in the gaps for beginners, people with mobility issues and those who don’t have ...

* What it is: ‘Katarina’ is a super-fast cabbage to mature – ready to pick as soon as 45 days after planting transplants (meaning less time for things to go wrong). The heads are small (about four ...

As the leaves begin to turn and the crisp air of autumn settles in, fall gardening becomes an exciting opportunity to optimize your garden's health and productivity through companion planting.

Container gardening is one way to stay in the gardening game while the soil dries out. It gives you freedom and flexibility. No space, poor soil, just a beginning gardener? Containers are for you.

The best time to plant mums in containers is in mid-to-late September. "If you want the most out of your mums, wait until ...