As the winter blues hit, the hope for bright colors and sunny skies urges gardeners to plan for the upcoming growing season.

Like lettuce, spinach grows fast and isn’t very tall, so it doesn’t put down deep roots. This makes it a terrific container ...

Although there are many old sayings such as, “Plant your potatoes when the oak leaves are the size of a mouse’s ear,” I would rather depend on soil temperature and calendar dates. Besides, who really ...

Herbs like rosemary are a smart, low-effort crop that saves money and adds fresh flavor on demand. Tomatoes, peppers, green beans, and cucumbers offer high yields and value, especially cherry tomatoes ...

Members of the editorial and news staff of the Los Angeles magazine and the Engine Vision Media Network were not involved in the creation of this content. As the world becomes more aware of the health ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From fresh salsa or rich pasta sauce to a classic garnish for burgers and sandwiches, tomatoes are a beloved and versatile plant.

Rice water is a no-cost, natural fertilizer that's proven to improve plant root, leaf, and even fruit growth. It works better on some vegetables than others.

I am getting a lot of phone calls regarding tomato problems and as I mentioned last week, I am not surprised. Last week I mentioned the diseases. This week the common question is, “why are my tomatoes ...