Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable garden for good.

Learn to tell when your vegetables need moisture.

Gardening is a way of life for some but a timeless hobby for many. Once the basics have been mastered, advanced gardeners can elevate their skills for the stunning scene and bountiful sustainable ...

Choose a spot that gets at least six hours of sun a day and drains well. If poor soil is a problem, consider building a few ...

Kickstart your organic vegetable garden at home with these 6 essential tips for beginners. Learn practical strategies for soil preparation, planting, watering, pest control, and harvesting to grow ...

If you’ve dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the ...

Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, ...

Don’t worry if you haven’t planted yours yet. The time-honored planting deadline is May 30, so you’re still well within the ballpark, Don Kinzler writes. Soil crusting can diminish seedling emergence ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

It’s been several years since I planted an in-ground vegetable garden, so I’ve spent the past few weeks brushing up on how-to tips and techniques. Having spent several decades working as a freelance ...

Cleaning up your vegetable garden at the end of the season goes a long way toward avoiding pest and disease problems next year. You may have heard that it is a good idea to leave plant material ...