Unlike produce that may have traveled hundreds or even thousands of miles before reaching a grocery store shelf, farmers ...

This time of year, all I desire is to sit under the air conditioner with a beach read and an icy drink. However, the garden ...

A 5-gallon bucket for one head of broccoli? Space limitations and special care requirements make container gardening these ...

For many Bay Area apartment and condo dwellers, the backyard dream isn’t immediately available but there’s a lot of gardening ...

Jealous of those leafy greens at your local farmer’s market? Here’s some suggestions to starting your own vegetable garden.

A backyard gardener is drawing attention for showing the less glamorous side of a productive summer harvest: figuring out what to do with a counter full of fresh produce before an ...

Plastic is inescapable in modern day. When it comes to stashing leftovers or picking up takeout, plastic containers seem to be a quick fix. Still, a growing number of studies pointing to the harmful ...

Strawberries can be grown in containers if you have limited space. Day-neutral or everbearing varieties are best for containers as they fruit in the first year. Use a container at least 12 inches in ...

Zucchini is one of those great vegetables that produces lots of fruit from very little effort on your part. Plants put out large leaves, and traditional varieties, like most other squashes, tend to ...

Zucchini grows easily and produces high yields, making it a great choice for any garden. Growing in pots or raised beds works well with compact or climbing varieties and nutrient-rich soil. In-ground ...

A little care in the beginning will yield big, bushy blooms. Step 1: Get the timing right Early spring is usually the best time to plant hydrangea. (The exact timing depends on your region, of course.