Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively forgiving for beginners; plus, they attract few pests. They also make excellent ...

There’s something magical about fall gardening—the crisp air, the earthy smell of freshly turned soil, and the anticipation of harvesting veggies just as the leaves start to turn. But here’s the ...

The end of summer is the perfect time to get your fall garden situated right before hunkering down for the first frost. Companion planting — the practice of growing certain plants together for mutual ...

Ensure crops have enough time to grow by checking the "days to harvest" information on seed packets. Plant cold weather leaves in September, alliums in October, and winter hardy veggies in November.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sandra Westermann / Getty Images As the days get shorter and the heat of summer fades, it’s time to start thinking about your fall ...

National Farmers Market Week is celebrated this coming week Aug. 3-9. Farmers markets play a vital role in our nation’s food system by supporting local economies, enhancing food access and nutrition, ...

Fall is an ideal time for gardening in the High Desert due to more moderate temperatures. Local groups are offering gardening classes and seed swaps to help the community. Root vegetables like garlic, ...

Growing good garlic is a lot like growing daffodils. Nothing could be easier, but you need to plant the bulbs in the fall. Spring planting is too late for daffodils, and it's also too late for garlic.