If you are starting a new vegetable garden, it's only natural to wonder about which pests are harmful, and which are beneficial to your new found veggie patch. Butterflies are a bug, that frequent areas with plants that flower or bloom. But are butterflies good or bad for vegetable gardens? Should you keep them away from your new veggie patch? Organic gardening specialist Logan Hailey answers this question.
Balsam pear is popularly known as bitter melon, but in the US it can be invasive. With careful management, you can grow this crazy food vine!
Growing parsnips through the cool season enables you to have consistent vegetables year-round. Our growing guide shares our top tips!
Are you going to add some perennial vegetables to your garden this growing season? Most perennials can be grown relatively easily, and can be a great project for gardeners both novice and advanced. In this article, we look at 41 of our favorite perennial vegetables, and organize them by the hardiness zone that they will grow the quickest in.
Horseradish shouldn’t be relegated to that jar at the back of the fridge you never look at or open. This root vegetable, commonly used as a herb or condiment, is great in the garden – especially for beginners. Gardening expert Madison Moulton looks at all the essentials for growing horseradish – including how to contain them, and what to do with your harvest.
Scallions, also called "green onions", are incredibly easy to grow at home. Our in-depth guide shares our tips for great green onion growth!
Are you thinking of adding some Asparagus to your garden this year? Did you know that there are actually 15 different types of Asparagus you can consider before you start planting? In this article, we take a deeper look at the different Asparagus varieties that you may want to consider before settling down to start planting in your garden.
Do you know when to harvest butternut squash for maximum ripeness? We'll share harvest tips and talk about storage options.
Truffles are a commitment that takes years to come to fruition. We explain the complicated method of how to grow truffles and their trees.
Growing tomatoes indoors can give you tomatoes all year, whether in the dead of winter or height of summer. Our tips will guide you!
What are some good onion companion plants? We explore how to pair your plants for improved yields, pest control and overall garden glory!
When growing fava beans, you're also improving your soil. All the while, you're getting tasty beans. We'll explain how to do it!