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Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to make your own compost tea, ideal for nourishing plants.

Discover unique types of thyme — both creeping thyme and upright thyme varieties — and learn how to grow and care for this useful herb in your garden.

A brief history of the iconic fruit.

As tomato prices climb, grow your own and save your grocery budget with this guide to the most productive varieties.

Your plants might look healthy and still be underperforming. Here's what's cutting your harvest short and how to turn it around before the season's over.

Cacti are easy to grow as long as you play by their rules.

These tough plants don’t need daily water. Here’s how to give them the amount they need to keep them thriving.

Learn about mushrooms and how to grow them at home three ways — in a box, in a bucket or on a log — plus find sources for mushroom growing kits and supplies.

Fresh avocados means more guac!

A perennial with powerhouse properties as a companion plant in the vegetable garden and as a staple in the kitchen and apothecary, sage deserves a spot in your in-ground garden and in containers.

No two gardeners use the same potting mix for succulents, but they all start with similar basic ingredients that help plants hold a little moisture and fertilizer while allowing extra water to drain away very quickly.

Save your back and boost your lawn’s curb appeal with a DIY raised cedar planter that rests on an upcycled table base.

Maybe. It depends on a few things like climate, location of the bin and if you need to deter critters. Read on to find out if your compost bin needs a bottom.

Maybe. It depends on a few things like weather, what type of composter you have and your gardening goals. Read on to find out when you should keep a lid on your compost.

Save money when you start seeds by making your own homemade seeding mix.