Growing vegetables in your own garden or yard is one of the most rewarding things I can think of. After all, you get to grow your own food and pick something fresh when you need it for dinner.

Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose ...

Fretting about rising grocery prices has become a national pastime, as people scramble to find ways to shop without breaking the bank. As a result, social media is packed with posts from people ...

Many people begin planning their gardens as early as winter, but if you’re just now thinking of starting your own, it’s not too late. For NHPR's How to New Hampshire series, Kaylin Lustig from Grow ...

Lush, expansive gardens are a dream – but not everyone has the luxury of a large outdoor space. The good news is that with a bit of know-how, even the tiniest corner can be transformed into a vibrant ...

Mirrors are a clever trick for making your yard look larger. Place them to reflect plants, the sky, or a garden path, and ...

Americans face rising grocery costs due to new tariffs. Victory gardens are gaining popularity as a way to alleviate high grocery prices. A content creator offers four tips for growing a ...

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