Two branches of the St. Johns County Public Library System now have free Seed Libraries. The system's first seed collection was established in 2019 at the Southeast Branch, 6670 S. U.S. 1; the new ...

Dina McMahon may be an avid DIYer, but it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that she brought that industriousness to growing her own food. Truth be told, “I wasn’t sure I was going to love gardening ...

Stop tossing those vegetable leaves! In this video, we share a clever garden hack to help you make the most of those often-overlooked leaves. Instead of throwing them away, discover how you can ...

February is whizzing by and before we know it, planting season will be upon us. Avid gardeners have been poring over seed catalogs, inventorying their home seed libraries and planning this year’s ...

Assess your garden to see which plants survived the winter and which may need replacing. Wait until mid-March to prune or fertilize plants to protect new growth from a late frost. Allow dormant, brown ...

Many gardeners lack the space for traditional gardens but can grow vegetables and herbs in containers. Choose compact, bush or patio plant varieties specifically bred for growing in smaller pots.

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a home chef who wants to grow your own ingredients, an herb garden is a great place to start. When it comes to edible plants, herbs are the easiest to grow ...

You don’t need a sprawling lawn to be a gardener. Any outdoor space — be it a balcony or small patch of grass — can be home to a raised garden bed. Though useful for all gardeners, they’re especially ...

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Eating enough protein is crucial to maintaining a speedy metabolism, steady energy, and adequate muscle mass, to name a few. But the same-old animal protein sources can get boring. Fortunately, there ...