Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow your own vegetables, especially if you're working with limited space. Whether you have a small balcony, a patio, or even just a sunny windowsill, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Wondering if you can use garden soil in containers? Here's why potting mixes are a better choice, and what to look for in a ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

A red leaf lettuce, such as ‘Red Sails,’ can add rich color, while frilly lettuces, rounded butterheads, upright romaines, and the ruffled, deeply textured leaves of kale can bring texture, color, and ...

If your knees have started dreading heading out to the garden, you may have a problem that seed packets cannot fix. For ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

Containers for starting seedlings can be drinking cups, cottage cheese and yogurt containers as well as commercial plant trays and coir fiber pots. Use a fine texture soil mix for your starter soil.

Dollar store aisles hide more garden potential than most people expect, especially when shelves fill with overlooked tools, seeds, and containers that can support a surprisingly productive backyard or ...

With the right planning, you can start seedlings indoors for hardier plants in the garden. Learn how to germinate seeds quickly, with instructions for seed starting mix and DIY paper pots to get ...

Many gardeners start flower, vegetable and herb seeds indoors during winter months in order to have seedlings to plant outdoors after the last spring frost occurs, typically around the last week in ...