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!

green beans in containers

Vegetables

How to Grow Green Beans in Pots or Containers

Thinking of growing green beans in pots or containers this season? These popular plants make execellent container vegetables, even in small spaces. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through each step of growing green beans in pots or containers.

cabbage growth stages

Vegetables

Cabbage Growth Stages: How Fast Does Cabbage Grow?

Not sure how fast your cabbage should grow? Cabbage has several different growth stages, and different varieties can grow at different rates. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen examines how quickly cabbage grows, and each growth stage your cabbage will likely move through.

grow peppers in containers

Vegetables

How to Grow Pepper Plants in Pots or Containers

Don’t let limited space keep you from a plentiful pepper harvest. Peppers, whether spicy or sweet, grow great in containers! In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood shares what you need to grow beautiful and tasty pepper plants in pots.

zucchini growth stages

Vegetables

Zucchini Growth Stages: How Fast Does Zucchini Grow?

Not sure how fast to expect your Zucchini to grow? This particular veggie has many growth stages, and can vary in time to maturity depending on how it's grown. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen examines the growth stages of zucchini plants and how fast you can expect it to yield fruit in your garden this season.

blueberries and blackberies

Fruits

Can You Plant Blueberries With Blackberries?

Thinking of planting blueberries next to your blackberry plants this season? These two plants do share similar growing conditions, but does that make them good garden companions? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if these two plants should be planted next to each other or if there are better options in your garden.

tomatoes with radishes

Vegetables

Can You Grow Tomatoes With Radishes?

Are you thinking about planting tomatoes and radishes in your garden this year, and wonder whether these two plants can be planted together? Saving space in the vegetable garden is always a plus. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will explore the ability of these two plants to cohabitate in the garden.

succession planting

Vegetables

A Comprehensive Guide For Succession Planting in The Garden

Have you ever wondered how some gardeners manage to have abundance all season long and manage to keep their garden disease and pest-free? In this article, gardening expert Jenna Rich walks us through the importance of succession planting, which crops you should try planting this way, and the benefits of this process, so you have crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes to eat all summer long.

tomatoes and squash

Vegetables

Can You Grow Tomatoes With Squash in Your Garden?

Tomatoes and squash are garden staples. But do they perform well as companion plants? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if these two popular vegetables should be planted near one another in your garden, or if there are better options.

tomatoes with corn

Vegetables

Can You Grow Tomatoes With Corn?

Are you thinking about planting corn and tomatoes in the garden this season? Have you wondered whether these two plants make good neighbors, or are better off with some space between them? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores the relationship between corn and tomatoes to determine whether they make good companions or not.

spinace and cucumbers

Vegetables

Should You Plant Spinach With Cucumbers?

Do spinach and cucumbers belong planted together in the garden? Do these two vegetable garden favorites belong next to each other, or is it a bad idea? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if cucumbers and spinach make good companion plants, or if there are better options for each plant.

thyme in containers

Vegetables

9 Tips for Growing Thyme in Pots or Containers

If you want an herb garden, don’t let limited space get in your way. Thyme is a beautiful and delicious perennial herb that grows great in pots or containers! In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood tells you how to get a bounty of thyme, even in a patio pot.