Many of us got hooked on growing vegetables during the pandemic. Digging in the dirt made us feel better and helped feed our families no matter how intense life got outside our bubble. But we’re in a ...

It is April, and once the soil dries out and the warmer weather comes back, vegetable gardeners will be out working the soil and planting cool-season vegetables. Some of you are also tending to ...

Q: My yard and garden flooded during the winter storms in January. What can I do to save my landscape plants and lawn? Is it still safe to eat the vegetables in my garden? A: First protect yourself by ...

Rice water is a no-cost, natural fertilizer that's proven to improve plant root, leaf, and even fruit growth. It works better ...

Warm climates need fertilizer every one to two weeks; cooler zones may only need it once per season. Start with nitrogen-rich fertilizer at transplanting, then switch to phosphorus-rich for better ...

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Recent studies suggest planting strips of wildflowers alongside crops boosts pollination and promotes higher yields. But these aren’t the only benefits. Adding wildflowers to your farm stabilizes the ...

Watering two to three times a week, based on soil and weather conditions, keeps a vegetable garden consistently healthy. Early morning is the best time to water, helping reduce evaporation and prevent ...