Using chemicals and inhumane deterrents isn't the only way to ward off pests. Certain plants, especially those with strong ...

Growing tomatoes in your garden can be immensely rewarding as long as you keep away those pests that will threaten your crop ...

There is simply no substitute for fresh herbs. Dried herbs are handy but they lack freshness and true flavor. Growing herbs in containers just outside the door will keep those flavors in easy reach ...

In my reckoning, there are four kinds of herbs: tender herbs that go to seed, die at the end of the season, and must be replanted; perennial herbs, which die in winter but come back year after year; ...

Growing a garden is a rewarding and functional hobby, especially since it can produce many essential ingredients for your everyday cooking needs. And while you're out there growing fruits and veggies, ...

Herbs are some of the easiest edibles to grow — and a herb garden is so much cheaper than buying a tiny bunch at the supermarket every time you need them. Thyme basically survives on neglect and ...

If you like to cook, odds are you’re painfully aware of the price of herbs at the supermarket. But for the cost of a 1- or 2-ounce plastic clamshell packet, you can buy a plant that will produce ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Herbs are such an easy addition to your vegetable garden. It's much cheaper to plant them rather than buy ...

Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is one of those plants that has it all. It's beautiful, fragrant, resilient, and has a long list of uses. No wonder gardeners love this plant and reach out for it year after ...

A Kansas State University horticulture expert says that while fall is a great time to plant perennials, selecting the right ...

Many of us will soon be planning elaborate holiday meals and celebrations with friends and family. What better way to take your holiday cooking up a notch and impress your guests than with homegrown ...