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From creating more space for planting beautiful blooms and cutting flowers to dedicated plots for growing vegetables and fruit, garden beds offer many possibilities. Raised bed planters are a beautiful garden idea for perennial plants, fruit, and vegetables to settle in and mature, and investing in one shouldn’t cost a small fortune. So while shopping…
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Greenhouses are like little gardening havens, perfect for growing plants all year long—no matter what the weather’s doing outside. Whether you’re hoping to extend your growing season or just want to keep your favorite plants thriving through the colder months, having the right greenhouse can make all the difference. But with so many options out…
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1 / 25 Chokchai Silarug/Getty Images A Newsworthy Way to Stop Cutworms “My grandmother Julia always advised me to wrap strips of newspaper around the roots of cabbages before planting. This prevents cutworms from getting at the plant,” says Lori Woitalla, Hillman, Minnesota. Check out the right way to ripen green tomatoes and more garden…
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I promise that headline isn’t a Mad Libs. The Canadian company Plantaform introduced its eponymous smart indoor garden powered by “fogponics” at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, marking its hard launch in the U.S. CEO Alberto Aguilar plugs it as a “Nespresso for your vegetables” that uses an ultra-fine vapor to hydrate plants, resulting in…
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If the cost of your grocery shop is rising, you may be looking to save money by growing your own vegetables. More and more gardeners are thinking this way, as homegrown vegetables not only save money but are also more flavorful and nutritious than store-bought, plastic-wrapped ones. You are not going to become fully self-sufficient…
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When working with a small outdoor space, it is not just size that counts. Everything from placement to material choices of your backyard storage ideas can have an impact. It is about seamlessly integrating ergonomic yet beautiful options into the area. Happily, there is no shortage of backyard storage ideas for small spaces that maintain…
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Have you ever known a gardener with a home greenhouse and wished you had one, too? If so, you’re not alone. “Greenhouses are the dream of many gardeners,” says Marc Hachadourian, director of glasshouse horticulture and senior curator of orchids at the New York Botanical Garden. “Usually, only the more advanced take the plunge and…
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If you want to plant a kitchen garden, start with the easiest vegetables to grow to ensure success. There is little more fulfilling in life than cultivating your own crops from tiny seeds. Not only are home-grown vegetables tastier than store bought, but they are healthier and free from chemicals. Start planning your kitchen garden…










