Part science and part folklore, companion planting has long been used by gardeners, who pair specific plants for their mutual ...

Planting garlic in the fall is one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do in your garden. No matter how much ...

You can propagate collard greens by sowing seeds indoors or directly in the ground. Sow seeds approximately ¼ to ½ inch deep ...

they even can be slipped in between rows of other veggies to fill an empty garden space and keep beds productive. Beyond being an excellent companion plant for cucumbers and other common crops ...

Creating plant communities for mutual benefit is an old gardening tradition. Companion planting isn't ... that will then leave the cabbages alone. Garlic planted among roses will ward off aphids.

Jonathan White is the co-host, with Jeff Lowenfels, of the "Teaming with Microbes" podcast. He's an Anchorage small business ...

Raised beds allow you to improve your garden soil, or even grow crops where there’s no soil at all. Most people use wooded-sided beds, but you can create a raised bed by just putting a thick layer of ...

and no one would have thought of growing dates in the Coachella Valley. I read Graves’ wise observation in her newly published book, “The Garlic Companion,” in the context of the two types ...

Garlic is a crop that loves the cold, and I often describe it as a "set and forget" crop. As you're clearing out your summer garden beds, it's the perfect opportunity to plant some cloves and ...

Raised beds allow you to improve your garden soil, or even grow crops where there’s no soil at all. Most people use wooded-sided beds, but you can create a raised bed by just putting a thick layer of ...