What you use to start your seeds can set your garden up for success or failure. Sown indoors or out, these tools will make ...

Buying a plant in a pot gives instant gratification, but there’s much more satisfaction to be had from growing from seed. It’s simple, cheap, and even free if you save your own My name is Allan. I am ...

Transform milk jugs, soda bottles and other items into mini-grow chambers to start some of your favorite and hard to find ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Growing vegetables vertically, rather than along the ground, is an ingenious way to unlock more space and boost harvests in a small garden. After nearly 10 years on my allotment, I’ve discovered that ...

If you don’t have a large space for a vegetable garden, or you are looking to maximize vegetable, herb and flower production in a small space, the square-foot gardening method may be for you. A square ...

Propagating plants is next in the plan to make the whole small garden productive. This includes taking herb cuttings, and planting seeds for autumn and winter vegie crops. It's a small garden, so ...

Like so many other industries, seed catalogs have words and phrases that are important to understand. Sure, you might know what the certified organic label means (and it’s OK if you don’t! It ensures ...

Most home gardeners believe that a seed taken from one of their plants will grow into the same type of plant. However, with the increasing prevalence of hybrid plants, this isn’t always the case. So, ...

Spring may feel far away, but savvy gardeners know the thrill of hunting down deals before the rush hits. Right now, garden ...