The RHS are predicting that tabletop veg will be big this year, and for good reason: some of the easiest vegetables to grow ...

But gardeners are nothing if not resilient. And winter is the time for making plans and learning new things, and with that in ...

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If you are passionate about growing your own vegetables, start with your balcony or patio. You don’t need farmland to do the job, as some veggies can be easily grown in your space. What they need are ...

Olives need to grow to full size before harvesting. An olive tree is more than a food plant. The silvery-gray leaves shimmer in the breeze, making this Mediterranean crop beautiful too. If you’re not ...

Why Grow Cucumbers at Home? Let’s be honest – store-bought cucumbers can be hit or miss. Sometimes they’re fresh and crunchy, other times they’re soft and disappointing. When you grow your own, you ...

"They were literally the best cucumbers I've ever had," exclaimed a home gardener after trying out a DIY trick. In a TikTok video, user Alixx (@the.plant.baddie) proves you don't need to buy fancy ...

Even though you might have limited space to garden, you still can grow herbs in pots to enjoy fresh basil, thyme, parsley, and other favorites. Herb gardens in containers are among the easiest types ...

Karen is a writer and editor with more than 25 years of print and digital media experience working in newspapers, educational publishing, marketing, nonprofits, and magazines. Cucumbers are one of the ...

The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...

Once slicing and salad cucumbers like this Asian variety reach an ideal length, they should be harvested while they are still slender. A deep soak once or twice a week and mulch over the soil can ...