Fruits & Vegetables

Want a taste of the tropics in your living room? Here's everything you need to know about how to grow a pineapple as a houseplant.

Mid-summer is the perfect time to reap the benefits of your herb garden. Read on to learn how to harvest basil, use it and preserve it.

Here's everything you need to know about neem oil, a popular choice for organic insect and disease control. Read on to find out more.

Sandy asks, “Can I grow a pomegranate plant from seed?”

Yes, you can grow pomegranate plants from seeds; though if the seeds came from a hybrid plant, the fruit may not be identical. Read on to find out how.

During summer, nature begins to offer a bounty all its own, free for the picking – wild berries! And if you're new to berry picking, the best place to start is with wild blackberries and raspberries. Read on for some tips on when and how to pick, store, and cook wild berries in your area.

Broccoli is one of the most nutritious on the planet, and it's easy to grow. Read on to find out how to grow broccoli in your garden.

Gardeners often worry about freezing temperatures and frosts that can kill plants and damage crops. Here's how to protect tender plants when the mercury drops below freezing.

"What size should my first summer vegetable garden be?"

One of the hardest decisions in planning a garden is deciding what size. Read on for tips on planning the garden that's right for you.

If caterpillars are devouring your garden, one safe and effective way to get rid of them is by applying Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a naturally occurring, organic bacteria that can be applied as a liquid or powder. Read on to find out more.