Long summer days in the garden means more opportunities for growing and there are plenty of vegetables and herbs to plant this month that will give you quick results. Plant some of these rapid growers ...

Gardening is a rewarding activity that also has its challenges, including finding ways to keep pests at bay. From rabbits and squirrels who nibble at veggies, to deer who eat flowers, to mosquitoes ...

Hand holding tomato on vine with insect damage - cat on route/Shutterstock Tomatoes are a satisfying garden crop, and most gardeners enjoy growing them either in vegetable beds or in containers.

Culinary herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water, and well-draining soil with a neutral pH. You don’t even need a garden. Many herbs, such as rosemary, basil, ...

Culinary herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water and well-draining soil with a neutral pH. You don't even need a garden. Many herbs, such as rosemary, basil, ...

An herb tower makes a great culinary garden that you can place just outside the kitchen door or any sunny spot in your landscaping. Not only can fresh herbs liven up any meal you make, they make great ...

Winter sowing is a great way to get a head start on summer flowers and even some vegetables. Using gallon-size plastic jugs, you can create just the right conditions for seeds to germinate and start ...

As Northern California nears the coldest time of the year, these are some of the best things to plant in the fall, and when ...