Starting an indoor garden is an obvious option for gardeners, unwilling to stop growing because of colder weather. But while harvesting your own garlic and lettuce off your windowsill can still be ...

In the northern region of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson where native edible plants grow. The saguaro, barrel and nopal cacti are staples ...

Growing your own edible garden can save you money during your trips to the grocery store and keep your pantry stocked with ingredients you trust from season to season. Not only is an at-home vegetable ...

Shawn Jadrnicek had long loved prickly pear cactus for its tasty fruit, so when he heard the plant could also be used as animal fencing, he was curious. After first creating a pen for his own backyard ...

"Although January is late for planting many bulbs, with many popular types such as daffodils, tulips and crocuses ideally planted from September through to November, if you still have bulbs to plant ...

Woman in the garden with freshly harvested herbs - VH-studio/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons to scour around the local nurseries for ground covers. Some you can plant to help choke out ...

Edible plants are easier to grow that you might think, like lemons, pomegranates, persimmons and pineapple guavas. Walking in town, country and wild lands is one of my favorite pastimes. It’s always a ...

Often when we receive questions about a plant, all we're told is the plant’s common name. For most of our ornamental plants, that isn’t a problem, but when it comes to edible plants, figuring out the ...