While crafting a sandwich, have you ever thought to yourself, "Wow, wouldn't it be nice if I could just pluck my own tomatoes off the vine to slice up and pile on this?" Well, the process of growing ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

You can make your own potting mix at home using simple ingredients like compost, sand, and shredded leaves. Compost adds nutrients while wood chips and rocks help your mix drain well and keep plant ...

If you're new to growing houseplants, you may have already realized that having the proper potting soil is important. And if you're already a houseplant aficionado, you know there are ready-made soil ...

While building a sandwich, have you ever thought to yourself, "Wouldn't it be nice if I could just pluck my own tomatoes off the vine to slice up and pile on this, Ina Garten-style?" Well, the process ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My vegetable garden is all in containers. I use a commercial potting ...

What Does “Natural “and “Organic” on a Potting Soil Mix Really Mean? The USDA does not regulate the labeling of garden center products like it does organic food. Not much, as it turns out. And on the ...