Creating a backyard vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding activities you can undertake as a home gardener.

Healthy gardens start below the surface. Learn why soil testing garden beds matters, how to collect a proper sample, and what ...

The plants capture and store carbon in the soil, promote healthy soil by preventing compaction and can make the air cooler on ...

Buying garden soil for your vegetable garden? Watch this video first to find the best garden soil to buy! Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se Queensland Australia ...

Get ahead of spring gardening by planning now—even while it’s freezing. Seasoned gardeners share how early prep makes the busy growing season easier.

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruits. Strawberry tree is a moniker attached to two arboreal species. One of them (Arbutus unedo) is a popular ornamental tree prized for its domed canopy and ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...

It's not too early to get a head start on fresh veggies.

• Do not work the soil if it is too wet. If it sticks to your shoes, it’s too wet. • If it rolls into a snake, it’s too wet. Press a small amount of soil in your palm, if it crumbles and breaks into ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up view of a row of garlic with a sky blue background - Alexey Krav/Shutterstock When gardeners consider improving their ...

Gardening is a way of life for some but a timeless hobby for many. Once the basics have been mastered, advanced gardeners can elevate their skills for the stunning scene and bountiful sustainable ...