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!

A close-up of a ripe Aji Dulce pepper, vibrant orange and slightly wrinkled, hanging from a green branch adorned with lush, deep green leaves.

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Peppers

Peppers are a low-maintenance fruit crop in the vegetable garden. They are also prolific producers, and you may have more peppers at the end of the season than you know what to do with! Learn how to harvest and preserve all those peppers alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.

A close-up of cherry tomatoes and vegetables growing in fabric grow bags, showcasing vibrant green leaves and clusters of ripe cherry tomatoes hanging in rows, set against a sunny backdrop.

Vegetables

How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow Bags

Would you like to grow giant tomatoes but lack the space for a large garden? Leave your worries behind as we delve into the wonderful world of grow bags. These containers are portable, efficient, and reusable, and they help anyone grow tomatoes easily. Follow along with gardener Jerad Bryant as we learn the best tips and tricks for producing plentiful tomatoes in grow bags.

A close-up of freshly picked strawberries in a harvest basket nestled in straw mulch, surrounded by vibrant green strawberry leaves.

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Allstar’ June-bearing Strawberries

‘Allstar’ is a highly productive, low-maintenance strawberry variety that backyard gardeners love. Its delicious berries and resistance to common strawberry diseases make it an easy pick to add to your garden wishlist every season. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shows us how to plant, grow, and care for ‘Allstar’ June-bearing strawberries.

'Black Krim' tomatoes showcase vibrant shades of crimson and deep purple, shimmering under sunlight.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Black Krim’ Tomatoes

Look to ‘Black Krim,’ one of the earliest “black” tomato varieties, for an heirloom tomato rich in color and flavor. This strong performer yields hefty slicing tomatoes in rich rose and deep purple tones. Explore the heirloom qualities and how-to’s of ‘Black Krim’ with garden expert Katherine Rowe.

A close-up of clusters of ripe blue grapes on a branch, showcasing plump, juicy fruit with a deep hue, surrounded by vibrant green grape leaves.

Fruits

9 Tips For Growing Grapes in Raised Beds

Would you like to try growing your own grapes but have limited space available? You can grow productive grapevines in a raised bed! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will look at nine practical tips to help you grow the best grapes with all the convenience of raised bed gardens.

A close-up of vibrant orange and red 'Brandywine' tomatoes nestled among lush green leaves.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Brandywine’ Tomatoes

If you’re ready to slice into heirloom goodness this summer, look to the ‘Brandywine’ tomato for a huge slicing tomato with a long garden history. The unbeatable flavor keeps ‘Brandywine’ at the top of heirloom tomato varieties. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring how to grow ‘Brandywine’ tomatoes in your garden.

Close-up of beefsteak heirloom tomatoes in the garden representing large, meaty fruits of bright red color, with slightly flattened, ribbed shapes and are accompanied by dark green, serrated leaves.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Heirloom Tomatoes

Wondering what all the fuss is about heirloom tomatoes? There’s something special about their flavor, distinct shapes, and colors, but there’s also a history that doesn’t compare to hybrids on the market. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich shares why heirloom tomatoes have sentimental value to families across the globe and how best to plant, grow, and care for them.

Green baskets filled with small, vibrant orange 'Sungold' tomatoes; each tomato glowing with a rich hue.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Sun Gold’ Tomatoes

Looking for an exceptional cherry tomato to grow this summer? Look no further than ‘Sun Gold’. This prolific fruiter yields clusters of juicy, flavorful, low-acid tomatoes from early in the season until frost. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring ‘Sun Gold’ tomatoes for the summer harvest.

A group of fresh cucumbers with their vibrant green skins gleaming brightly in the light.

Vegetables

7 Reasons You Have Misshapen Cucumbers

Are your cucumber plants producing stubby, C-shaped, or curvy fruits? Do you wish to trade these misshapen fruits for straight cucumbers? In this article, farmer Briana Yablonski will share some common reasons why cucumber plants develop funny-looking fruits.