Fruit and Vegetable Gardening

Planning a backyard vegetable garden? Is growing fruit for you? This popular pasttime is a cinch with these fruit and vegetable gardening ideas from our editors.

The Backyard Gardener’s Guide to Growing Peas

Homegrown peas are flavorful and you'll be surprised how easy peas are to grow. You can plant peas weeks before your garden is frost-free.

This Is the Right Way to Grow and Harvest Rhubarb

Also known as pie plant, rhubarb is a beloved summer treat. And if you've wondered how to grow rhubarb in...


How to Grow Grapes at Home That You Can Eat

Whether you want a snack or to make your own wine, grapes are a delicious addition to backyard gardens. Here's...


Grow Sweet Corn in Your Own Backyard

Growing sweet corn is possible, even if you don't have a huge...


Guide to Growing Squash in Veggie Gardens

Squash is easy to grow. If you have room, growing winter and...

How to Grow Cucumbers in Your Vegetable Garden

Homegrown cucumbers are much tastier than store-bought, and they're easy to grow. Want to learn more? Read our cucumber growing...


How to Grow Raspberries in Your Own Yard

Enjoy fresh homegrown raspberries. Raspberries are easy to grow, easy to pick and so tasty—as long as you know how...

Small Fruit Plants for Small Spaces

You don't need an orchard to grow fruit. Include small fruit plants in your container gardens and mixed borders for...


10 Mini Vegetables That Are Adorable AND Edible

Minimal space? Try planting mini vegetables! From basil, to tomatoes, to peppers, there's plenty of mini vegetables for every gardener.


Grow a Columnar Apple Tree in Small Spaces

A columnar apple tree is a perfect pick for growing tasty fruit in small spaces! Learn how to care for...


Apple Scab Disease: Treatment and Prevention

What causes spots on apple tree leaves, or lesions on fruits? Learn about apple scab disease and how to treat...

Incredible Edible Shrubs for Your Landscape

Shrubs you can snack on? Yes! These edible shrubs look good in a landscape and provide a tasty treat for...


How to Grow Potatoes in a Vegetable Garden

If you love eating potatoes, you might be curious about how to grow potatoes in your garden. Learn the best...


Should You Grow Hybrid or Heirloom Tomatoes?

Do you know the difference between hybrid vs heirloom tomatoes? The great tomato debate has been going on for years.


How to Grow Your Own Fresh Strawberry Patch

Follow this guide and learn how to grow a bumper crop of strawberries at home—including how to grow strawberries in...


7 Fascinating Berry Facts You Need to Know

Brush up on your berry facts and boost your knowledge of the fruits you love! Learn which fruits are (and...

How and When to Start Seeds Indoors: Timing Is Everything

Learn when to start seeds indoors, what plants to grow from seed, care tips, and the right way to safely...


Top 10 Kitchen Garden Herbs to Grow for Cooking

Looking for herbs to grow for cooking recipes? Planted in a container or a vegetable garden, these fragrant herbs will...


Top 10 Easy Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden

Harvest food from your garden with these easy vegetables to grow. From tomatoes to peas, make this the year you...


Companion Flowers for Vegetables to Grow in Containers

You probably grow flowers in containers and maybe a veggie garden. But this year, mix it up with the best...


Freezing Fresh Tomatoes, Step by Step

If you harvest a bumper crop, follow this easy process for freezing fresh tomatoes. Then use them all year to...


Tomatoes Make Great Sunflower Companion Plants

Tomatoes make ideal sunflower companion plants. The sunflowers attract more pollinators like birds and bees to your tomatoes. Plus find...


Grow Colorful and Edible Ornamental Flowering Kale

Plant ornamental flowering kale to add beauty to your fall and winter garden. Yes, you can eat these vegetable plants,...


Cool Weather Vegetables to Grow in Fall

There's no need to stop gardening when fall arrives! Discover how to grow cool weather vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and...


Grow a Vertical Vegetable Garden to Save Space

Small space? No problem! Give edibles a little support and watch your vertical vegetable garden grow up, up and away.

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Grow a Pizza Garden in Your Own Backyard

Pizzas come in all shapes and flavors! Here's how you can grow your own by creating a pizza garden featuring...


How to Grow Blueberries in Your Own Backyard

Try these indispensable tips for successfully growing and harvesting blueberries, an amazing superfood.


Expert Tips for Growing Asparagus at Home

Want to add asparagus to your garden, but not sure where to start? From planting to harvesting, discover our useful...


Thyme Plants: Ornamental and Edible Herbs

A thyme plant isn't just a fragrant and edible herb. It is a versatile plant that adds beauty in many...


How to Grow a Container Garden for Herbs

Follow this step-by-step guide to creating a container garden for herbs. Plus, find out which herbs are the easiest to...


Top 10 Tropical Fruit Trees to Grow

With a sunny window and a little patience, you can grow tropical fruit trees in your home. It’s easier than...