Fruits & Vegetables

Heirloom Tomatoes

These heirloom tomato seeds have been passed from generation to generation, and today's gardeners can enjoy the unique, intense flavors enjoyed by their ancestors.



Easy herbs to grow from seed

Start these easy-growing herbs indoors, then transplant them to your garden. You can also grow them in containers on your patio, for a beautiful, tasty herb garden!


Basil in garden

Make your own upside-down vegetable planter

Upside-down tomato planters are all the rage, but there's no need to spend a lot of money to buy them. Here's how to make them yourself using milk jugs, string, and newspaper!


Brandywine tomatoes in a garden

Pest control home remedies

Look no farther than your kitchen or medicine cabinet to help control common garden pests.


Aphids, Transporting Plants

7 great gardening tips

Big gardens are a lot of work! Here are some tips for making your garden as low-maintenance as possible.


growing a vegetable garden

Building a cold frame

It's possible to set vegetables out in the garden a few weeks early by building a cold frame. Cold frames rely on the sun for their source of heat, acting as a mini greenhouse.


Cold Frame

Herb container gardens

Fresh herbs make it easy to prepare flavorful meals, but finding the right herbs for your favorite dishes can be a challenge during the winter. Thyme, rosemary, chives, parsley, and basil will all grow well indoors.


herb plant

Choosing heirloom seeds

When starting your flower or vegetable garden from seed, consider incorporating some heirloom varieties into your plan.


Cleome, Annuals

 
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