This step-by-step guide to starting a garden will set you up for success. Reviewed by Sylvia Duax Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Starting a garden from scratch as a beginner can seem daunting. One of ...

The creation of this article included the use of AI and was edited by human content creators. Read more on our AI policy here. Winter is actually the time to start planning your spring garden—no ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've ever walked through a garden bursting with wildflower blooms, you already know casting your ...

A kitchen garden does not need to be high maintenance—it can be as simple as a lone container with delicious herbs. Maintenance is low with a kitchen garden since harvesting herbs and veggies takes ...

Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

Beginning with a kitchen garden is less about green leaves and more about gentle, regular care. These easy beginner-friendly tips show how to farm herbs and vegetables at home without stressing about ...

Include photos of your produce or the lushness of the garden itself to celebrate the fruits of your labor. They can motivate ...

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Fretting about rising grocery prices has become a national pastime, as people scramble to find ways to shop without breaking the bank. As a result, social media is packed with posts from people ...

About a year or so after Sherry Ashbaugh and her husband moved into their home on a sprawling corner lot in El Cajon, they began to focus on creating a native garden. The couple had both worked in the ...

As temperatures cool, the robust harvest keeps tables full of fresh greens as other types of vegetables soon fade away. An indoor herb garden is a great “first garden” as it is less challenging than a ...

Many people begin planning their gardens as early as winter, but if you’re just now thinking of starting your own, it’s not too late. For NHPR's How to New Hampshire series, Kaylin Lustig from Grow ...