Vegetables

How to avoid basil downy mildew

Basil downy mildew is spreading across North America. Find out how to identify it, how to prevent it and what to do if you spot this basil disease in your garden.

7 easy plants to start from seed

Renee Sheperd of Renee’s Garden Seeds shares 7 easy plants to start from seed, and lets you in on a few secrets to growing these lovely organic flowers and vegetables well.

Cool-season vegetables to plant in fall

Fall is the perfect time to grow cool-season vegetables. Learn which plants do best in fall and this expert’s tips on timing for the best harvest.

The best heirloom tomato varieties to grow in your garden

Check out tomato grower, Jennie Smith’s, favorite heirloom tomatoes varieties ranging from cherry to beefsteak and learn a little about each one’s history.

Ideas for growing herbs in pots

No space for an herb garden? Grow herbs in a container garden instead! These herbs in pots are perfect for growing outdoors on your deck, patio or in windowboxes.

What's wrong with my strawberry plants?

We answer questions about common strawberry problems, diseases and insects.

How to grow strawberries

Learn how to grow strawberries (June-bearing, ever-bearing, and day neutral). We'll show you how to plant, mulch, water and renovate a strawberry garden.

How to grow your own greens

Everything tastes better when you grow it yourself. Should you grow lettuce, kale, mustard or another leafy green? We'll help you decide and show you how to grow them.

5 great reasons to grow peas

If you've never grown peas before, you should! Learn how to grow peas (and why they're so great!) in this video from Angela Judd of Growing in the Garden.

Garden-fresh tricolor potato salad recipe

When you grow your own potatoes in a rainbow of colors, there’s no better way to show them off — and enjoy their flavor — than in a delicious potato salad recipe. This one is perfect on hot summer days because it doesn’t use mayo.

How to save tomato seeds

Learn how to save tomato seeds with our simple fermentation process.

4 favorite heirloom tomatoes

Tomato guru Brie Arthur shares four of her favorite heirloom tomatoes. They produce lots of fruit, add color to your garden and plate, and taste delicious!

Preserving tomatoes: 2 recipes perfect for winter

Preserving tomatoes for winter is a great way to enjoy your fresh harvest year-round. This tomato paste and juice recipe will help you use your harvest efficiently.

Double-duty edibles

Surprise! If you love juicy blueberries or Asian pears, then check this out: They aren’t just tasty fruit, but they also grow on gorgeous plants!

How to plant vegetables in a hanging basket

Make the most of every square inch of your garden when you learn how to plant vegetables in a hanging basket. Expert Brie Arthur shows you how!

Create flavored oils using herbs from your own garden

Fresh from the garden, the herbs you’re growing now are perfect for infusing flavor into the oil you cook with, drizzle on salads or use for dipping sauces.