If you’re gearing up to plant fruits, vegetables or herbs this spring, why not grow some extra to donate to your local soup kitchen or pantry? The national Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign, ...

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 ...

Plus, what not to plant with cabbage.

Are you a tomato whisperer, but no one else in your family really likes tomatoes? Do you end up with so many zucchinis that you are dropping them on your neighbors’ doorsteps in the dark of night? Do ...

Carrots grow better with the right neighbors. From chives to tomatoes to marigolds, these companion plants can drive away pests and help soil conditions.

Set yourself up for a season of delicious baked potatoes, crispy french fries, and breakfast casserole with a hearty potato harvest. Here are 12 potato companion plants that will ensure your potato ...

Cindy Bitterman loves the smell of a tomato plant. She describes the scent as “so appealing.” She grew up with a big vegetable garden and used to harvest and eat vegetables straight from the vine.

March usually rolls around with warmer days, longer sunlight, and the irresistible urge to get dirt under fingernails. It’s the month that whispers “spring is coming,” and for anyone with a patch of ...

With the growing season in full swing in the Lehigh Valley, it’s also time for another gardening cause to get underway. Plant a Row — a program where home gardeners can donate some of their bounty to ...

If it's time for a patio update -- either because you want privacy or need a refreshed oasis -- there's a simple, budget-friendly planting method that can help.