"What should I plant?" is a question new vegetable gardeners tend to ask me over winter, when planning their first gardens. In the past, I've always advised them to plant what they like. It may sound ...

Think it's too early to plant veggies? January is actually the ideal time to get many crops started, whether they're planted ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

“What should I plant?” is a question new vegetable gardeners tend to ask me over winter, when planning their first gardens. In the past, I’ve always advised them to plant what they like. It may sound ...

Kale is a cold-hardy vegetable that can be planted in the early spring. Powdery mildew can shorten the productive life of many vegetables. Looking for disease resistance when choosing vegetable ...

Vegetables that grow well in shade are a must for backyard gardeners who struggle with the light needs of other, more needier veggies, like tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers. If you have a garden that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One of the (many) reasons we look forward to summer is long, al fresco meals full of fresh greens and ...

Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...

Believe it or not, but you can plant vegetables, like carrots and potatoes, in the depths of winter. Here's how to get a head ...

January planting means you'll harvest fresh vegetables weeks or even months ahead of gardeners who wait until spring.

The arrival of spring in Indiana means thousands of Hoosiers — from those with green thumbs to novices — are growing eager to plant vegetable plots. Indiana is a great place to grow some of your own ...