Okra is one of my favorite things to grow in the garden. It’s easy to grow and relatively low maintenance, producing plenty of okra pods for me and my family. However, I don’t like seeing ants...

Growing your own food is not only a great way to save money, but it’s also a fantastic way to enjoy fresh and nutritious produce. But which vegetables are best for raised beds? And which should...

One of the things I love most about gardening is saving seeds from my favorite heirloom plants each year. I don’t just love the savings I get from not repurchasing seeds each season. I also love...

Over the past 15 years, I’ve grown plants in all kinds of ways—containers, grow bags, paint buckets, recycling bins, in-ground gardens, and raised beds. In doing so, I’ve learned that raised...

I love everything about growing tomatoes. From seed selection to harvest, these delicious and versatile fruits are a staple in my garden. They're easy to grow and care for and provide a huge harvest...

Topsoil is one of those easy-to-find materials that you can pick up in home improvement stores and garden centers. What’s more, it’s cheap. Really cheap. If you’re thinking about building...