Choosing a houseplant that can thrive indoors through winter isn't exactly easy. With the heat running all day and night, indoor air becomes dry. Many plants simply cannot cope in such an environment.

Part of the joy of gardening is getting to enjoy the fruits of your labor, whether that's vegetables fresh out of the garden or elaborate courses garnished with herbs you grew yourself. However, ...

Just because winter is coming and outdoor temps are about to plummet, doesn't mean that you have to say goodbye to your fresh, homegrown vegetables. There are many edible plants perfect for growing ...

Choose fast-growing, compact vegetable varieties that thrive in containers and mature quickly. Make sure plants get at least six hours of direct sunlight or use grow lights to mimic full daylight.

Once the fall harvest is in, it seems like there's little for us gardeners to do but peruse seed catalogs and make plans for spring. But if you want to keep growing food throughout the winter, there's ...

Thinking about starting seeds indoors? Proper timing, light and watering can make the difference between lanky seedlings and sturdy transplants.

I like winter as a break from the intensity of professional gardening season — but it’s nice to keep the spirit of gardening alive. Although the outdoor gardening season may be over except for pruning ...

The average American household throws away nearly a third of the fresh herbs it buys. That $4 clamshell of basil sitting in ...

Planting seeds sounds straightforward and, frankly, it should be: Buy a seed, plant it, add water and watch it grow. But one ...

Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...