If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. It doesn't get more local, organic and ...

Picture this: walking out to your backyard on a chilly January morning and still finding fresh greens waiting to be harvested. Sounds a bit far-fetched? Not if you’re armed with the right strategies.

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, organic and in season. A backyard vegetable garden checks all those ...

This garden maximizes yields by growing cut-and-come-again crops, such as chard, and by growing vertically on a trellis. Discover gardening advice for your backyard vegetable garden, including saving ...

As Oklahoma heads toward its first freeze, horticulturist Brian Jervis with the OSU Extension Office says it’s time to start preparing lawns and gardens for colder weather. Jervis said now’s a great ...

Organic gardening is all about working with nature, not against it. By not using harsh chemicals and synthetic fertilizers, you’re creating a garden that’s safe for your family, pets, beneficial ...

I learned this lesson the hard way after Ellison and the Nature in My Backyard team visited my struggling native garden late last summer. After offering their sympathy for my ongoing struggle with ...

Fertilizing is an important part of a successful garden, and the spring is the most important time to fertilize, so it's important to get it right.

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

Backyard Farmer visits Lincoln’s beautiful Sunken Gardens and offers practical seed saving tips, Backyard Farmer visits Lincoln’s beautiful Sunken Gardens, offers practical seed saving tips, and gives ...

We chat with University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold and enjoy the annual garden timelapse. Join us for the Backyard Farmer season finale! We chat with University of Nebraska President Jeffrey ...

Plants like caladiums, cannas, dahlias, elephant ears, and gladiolus bring vibrant color and tropical flair to summer gardens. Unfortunately, they’re no match for our Midwestern winters.