Every basket, seed packet, and recipe we have gathered, season by season.
Picture this: you're on your back patio, and you reach over to pluck a sun-warmed cherry tomato from a plant barely eight inches…
Text by Caleb Melchior for the November/December 2018 issue ofHorticulture.
Folks love to say something is "as American as apple pie," but here's the twist—the apple isn't actually native to North America.…
Whether you're breaking ground on your very first vegetable garden this spring or thinking about expanding the one you already…
As vegetable gardeners, we're used to replanting our tomatoes, peas, beans, and greens fresh every spring. But some crops are…
When spring finally shows up, I'm like most gardeners—itching to get my hands in the dirt. Don't get me wrong, I love my…
Most of us, when we think of culinary herbs, automatically picture the Mediterranean staples: basil, mint, oregano, thyme, sage,…
Beans are one of the most rewarding crops you can grow at home—honest, they practically take care of themselves. Here's what I've…
Scallions—green onions, spring onions, whatever you call them—are one of those kitchen staples I always want within arm's reach.…
If you want a bumper crop of juicy, flavorful tomatoes, it really comes down to three things: watering, fertilizing, and keeping…
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Staking tomatoes is one of those things that sounds optional but truly transforms the health and productivity of your plants. I…
Text by Niki Jabbour for the March/April 2018 issue ofHorticulture.
If you've ever grown the beloved heirloom 'Amana Orange,' you'll appreciate what 'Chef's Choice Orange' brings to the table—and…
If you're anything like me, you can't resist trying out new plant varieties—especially anything that stretches the growing season…
There's nothing worse than putting months of effort into your garden only to pick at the wrong time and miss peak flavor. Knowing…
Text by Niki Jabbour for the May/June 2019 issue of Horticulture.
Rhubarb gives you those gorgeous edible leaf stalks with a tart, tangy punch all their own. Pair them with sweet strawberries and…
I know, winter feels like a lifetime away when you're sweating through July. But trust me—if you want a steady harvest of…
Here's a quick, easy, and absolutely crucial maintenance tip for anyone using cold frames and hoop tunnels to stretch the growing…
Guest post by Niki Jabbour,Horticulture's edibles columnist, with ideas for fall veggies to plant. Niki plants all year near…
I get it—growing watermelon up north feels like a gamble. This heat-loving crop usually needs a long, warm season to set and…
Growing artichokes up north might sound like a long shot, but it's surprisingly doable—and once you've tasted the buttery…
After the Boston Tea Party of 1773, patriots scrambled for alternatives to the British-imported Chinese tea. All across the…
If you've ever wondered how to pick the best vegetable varieties for your garden, All-America Selections does the homework for…
'Mini Love' is a mini watermelon in every sense of the word. Its vines stretch just 3 to 4 feet—just a fraction of what…
Container gardening opens up a world of possibilities, especially if you don't have decent ground for a garden. Sure, it has its…
words and photo by Melinda MyersDress up your salads, sandwiches and snacks by growing microgreens. These mini sprouts are easy…