If you want a healthy vegetable garden, here are five vegetable pairings that must be kept separate. 1. Potatoes & Tomatoes. Potatoes and tomatoes are both nightshades and if grown together, they can ...

No envy is quite as green as vegetable garden envy, and like a weed, it’s bound to crop up each summer. Dinner parties ...

Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...

For longer storage, freezing is a great option. Cut broccoli into florets, blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, then cool in an ice bath. Dry the florets thoroughly, freeze on a baking sheet, and ...

Plant herbs and flowers like dill, thyme, nasturtiums, and marigolds near your cabbage. "Bug-repelling plants can deter ...

Microgreens are the edible sprouts of vegetables like kale and radishes. Growing them indoors at home is simple, even for a ...

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

Broccoli can be a key ingredient in high-protein meals. It offers nutrients and fiber. Combine it with quinoa, tofu, chicken, ...

An "infestation of thrips" may sound like the title of an episode of Star Trek, but it's no fun for a gardener. Here's how to ...

Leary, founder of The Dallas Garden School, shares her tips for making the most of the fall growing season in North Texas. It's a great time ...

"The harvest window for broccoli is much longer when grown in the fall," says Travis Key, founder of Lazy Dog Farm. "Broccoli ...