There's a lot to consider before you set to work planting your vegetable garden. Here is one of the most important aspects ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...

Whether you have a large or tiny space, you can design a vegetable garden to grow fresh produce. There are many different layouts for vegetable gardens, from vertical gardening to raised beds to ...

Rats love some of these veggies because they grow deep in the ground, which is ideal for the sneaky critters, while they ...

Generally, we are most active in the garden in the spring and early summer, but this is the time to do some planning.

From cleaning up vegetable beds to adding lime, these simple autumn chores prevent disease and prepare your soil for next ...

Pest prevention is a year-round task, and if you forget to do this one thing in fall, you could end up with a much bigger ...

Growing your own herbs and veggies is a great way to eat smart by controlling what goes on your dinner table. Since you get to decide what kind of soil mix, fertilizer, compost, pest control, etc. to ...

• Do not work the soil if it is too wet. If it sticks to your shoes, it’s too wet. • If it rolls into a snake, it’s too wet. Press a small amount of soil in your palm, if it crumbles and breaks into ...

Artichokes bring bold height and drama to garden beds, lending a Mediterranean touch that stands out among flowering plants ...

CORVALLIS — So, your vegetable garden is growing lush and fruitful — or not. If the latter is true, you may need to feed your plants. Chip Bubl, associate professor and horticulturist at Oregon State ...