Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Q: We have a raised bed vegetable garden. For the last few years our tomatoes, zucchini and eggplants have produced little to no fruit. We’ve fed the soil, used mulch to maintain moisture and ...

There are many reasons why more and more people have started growing their own food. A few of these reasons include putting yourself in control of the fertilizers and pesticides that are applied to ...

It’s time to get ready for fall vegetable gardening. We know, we know: It’s still hot outside. Falling leaves and crisp autumn air feel an eternity away. But for some of our favorite cool-season ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...

Raising a vegetable garden with years of continuous success and high-yielding plants is a skill. However, it’s not just a matter of having a green thumb. Utilizing crop rotation in the garden can ...

It is April, and once the soil dries out and the warmer weather comes back, vegetable gardeners will be out working the soil and planting cool-season vegetables. Some of you are also tending to ...

There is nothing more satisfying than growing and harvesting crops straight from your own garden. It is a rewarding experience and, with these inspirational ideas, you can have a beautiful and ...

When we think about vegetable gardens, we don’t usually think about interplanting flowers and herbs with our vegetables. In recent years, the internet has exploded with information and misinformation ...