Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” USDA plant hardiness zones refer to areas of a map developed by the ...

Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding experience that yields not only fresh, nutritious produce but also immense satisfaction. For novice gardeners, starting with easy-to-grow vegetables can ...

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Your primary objective is to grow a good healthy lawn that will survive with little or no supplemental irrigation. A properly ...

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Dandelions are among the most widespread wildflowers in the world. They withstand harsh, unforgiving climates on every ...

The ice cream bean fruit tree (Inga edulis) produces large pods full of fluffy pulp that tastes like vanilla ice cream. It's ...

Growing ordinary apples and strawberries in your garden is satisfying, but there's something particularly exciting about harvesting exotic fruits that your neighbors have never seen. Contrary to ...

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff As the stress of modern life increases and the cost of groceries continues to rise, more and more people are turning to the peace and self-sufficiency that home ...

Do you live in an area that has a short growing season? Good news, there are still plenty of vegetables you can plant that ...