Are you growing food, flowers and other plants on a patio, balcony or deck? Tell us about your small-space container garden ...

Mini bell peppers grow well in pots and add color and flavor to your balcony garden. Great for cooking or snacking.

Winter sowing is an easy, low-maintenance technique for planting seeds in miniature, makeshift greenhouses that you can make ...

Growing your own vegetables is rewarding, and some crops mature in just one month! If you're eager for a quick harvest, ...

Minnesota has been conducting experiments to see whether planting pollinator-attractive flowers like borage can improve ...

Although associated with the summertime, tomatoes can be a good option for February planting for anyone who lives in warmer ...

Microgreens are tiny, immature versions of selected edible vegetables, herbs and other plants harvested anywhere from 7 to 21 ...

It's time to start the first early-season garden plants from seed inside -- and gather the rest of the season's seeds while ...

small seedlings and plants in patio containers, it's a good general compost, but our tests show that not all are great for all jobs. Look carefully at our results table to find one that is good for ...

“Soil taken directly from your yard or bags labeled ‘garden soi’ at the store is not generally ideal for containers; it is often too dense and heavy to allow for adequate root growth and drainage.” ...

Whole heads can be stored as is, while loose leaves can be placed in an airtight container or produce bag for better preservation of freshness. If you end up purchasing a whole head of lettuce ...

An indoor-gardening kit is a relatively new entry in the home-appliance canon, which always makes me wonder if a product is here to stay or if it’s going to become obsolete. But after using an ...