Edible

Learn all about edible gardening to improve your health, save on groceries, and reconnect with nature. Our detailed guides show you how to grow food!

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Vegetables

Sugar Snap Peas: How to Grow Spring’s Easiest Vegetable

If you’ve never tried before, it’s your year to grow sugar snap peas. These delicious, sweet pods are perfect for eating fresh right out of the garden, and they’re a favorite snack among growers who cultivate them. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, outlines how to prep your garden for a sweet, nutritious yield of sugar snaps.

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Fruits

How to Grow Watermelons in Raised Beds

Watermelons and raised beds might seem like an odd combination, but it can work well with the right setup. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to choose the right varieties, prepare the bed, and manage the vines for a successful harvest.

A close-up shot of a cluster of round fruits, growing alongside green leaves on woody branches, showcasing how to plant blueberry spring

Fruits

Blueberry Bushes: Soil Prep, Variety Selection, and Spring Planting

If you choose to plant a blueberry in spring, you should know what preparations are needed. You want to choose the right variety and site carefully, and then prepare the site appropriately to help your bushes thrive. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers the basics of how to prep for a good summer harvest.

One of the bush vs. vining cucumbers, appearing to have two crops dangling on the plant sitting on the dark brown soil

Vegetables

Bush vs. Vining Cucumbers: Which Is Right for Your Garden?

If you’re asking yourself whether it makes the most sense to grow bush vs. vining cucumbers, worry not! Some basic considerations will help you make the most informed decision, and that leads to lots of delicious cukes. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers what to think about before you grow.

A crate of plants meant to grow herbs indoors vs. outdoors, surrounded by other greens and pots containing a variety of herbs

Herbs

Growing Herbs Indoors vs. Outdoors: Which Is Better for Spring

Is there a difference when you grow herbs indoors vs. outdoors? The answer depends on the context. If you live in a mild climate, both environments may be similar. If your indoor space is sunny, it could be basically the same. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses what differences exist between the two and how to approach growing herbs in both places.

A close-up and overhead shot of brown-copper colored fungi caps, all clustered together alongside several separate stems, showcasing the chestnut mushrooms

Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Chestnut Mushrooms

Chestnut mushrooms add a nutty, peppery, and mildly sweet flavor profile to dishes, but they’re usually only available in specialty stores. Thankfully, you can easily grow your own at home, either in a kit or in hardwood logs. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses how to do it here.

A close-up shot of a group of potted orange tree, all placed on a small patio area, showcasing how to start a container orchard

Fruits

How to Start a Container Orchard in Small Spaces

If you think you can’t grow fruits in small garden spaces, think again. It’s possible to start an entire orchard in pots alone, delivering delicious harvests without ever planting anything in the ground. Follow this guide to find out how.