Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some ...

Araceli Aceves Cortés used to get by working in the fields and orchards of the Sacramento Valley.

Warm days start stretching longer, flowers push green shoots through soil, and excitement builds about fresh tomatoes, roses, ...

Want fresh, delicious fruit? Plant these fast-growing fruit trees that grow well in Southern climates. Experts share what to ...

This year I have been braver than usual and can’t wait to see if my tough love pays off in the summer. This is peak pruning season when many shrubs are beginning to grow again after winter dormancy ...

Now is a good time to harvest and dry herbs to extend your supply. They’ll have more flavour than bought dried herbs and should keep well for about a year. Rosemary, oregano, sage, thyme, tarragon, ...

Black walnut juglone can stall tomatoes, blueberries, and lilacs. Tolerant stand-ins keep beds green and productive in deep ...

Pruning tomato plants to promote health and better fruit production.

Heat mats are the best way to ensure future harvests when you start tomato seeds. Coupled with lights, warmth simulates the ...

If your ideal weekend doesn’t involve hedge trimmers and a growing pile of clippings, it may be time to rethink what’s in your landscape. Many traditional shrubs are bred to be tightly sheared and ...