A good rule of thumb is to choose a container that's twice as deep as the length of the mature carrot. So if you're growing a variety that's expected to mature to 8 inches long, then opt for a ...

FARGO — I was just out in the yard and saw two birds stuck together in a tree. I don’t know much about birds, but I’m guessing they’re velcrows. Speaking of yardwork, there’s a segment of our ...

If you're worried you don't have enough space to grow sweet potatoes outside, try this container method that lets you produce ...

September signals the perfect window for fall gardening. While summer’s heat fades, the soil still holds warmth from months ...

Growing vegetables in containers is an activity that can bring families joy and the reward of fresh, tasty vegetables from right outside the door, said Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist ...

Growing vegetables in containers allows you to grow your own food, even if you only have a small space available. Container vegetable gardening also gives you the freedom to move your plants around ...

There is nothing more satisfying for a vegetable gardener than sitting down to a summer meal to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor. We endure the challenging work needed to have a ...

Recently, I was at my local food co-op and chatted with a friend about her gardens. She told me that she is having fabulous luck growing tomatoes, peppers and more in a bucket system she constructed.

Q: I live in an apartment but would still like to garden. I have a patio area that gets several hours of sunlight each day. Do you have recommendations for what vegetables do best in containers? A: ...

Container gardening sounds very appealing, and it is for those who have no ground in which to garden. Just be warned that gardening in containers in Texas is harder than gardening in the ground. The ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...