Learn the right way to start a sustainable vegetable garden from scratch! In this step-by-step video, we cover everything from selecting the best location and preparing the soil to choosing ...

Key Points Kitchen garden favorites like cabbage, sweet corn, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes should be sited away from ...

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season. A vegetable garden in the backyard ticks all of those boxes.

From tomatoes and peas to herbs and flowers, compatible plant pairings improve growth, deter pests and make the most of limited space.

Prepare for spring by repairing winter damage, incorporating cover crops and controlling early-emerging pests.

The Garden Gate by Sherrie Ottinger is published weekly in the Accent section of The Greeneville Sun ...

Trying to start a vegetable garden can feel like a gigantic task - but if you know the basics, you can start right away and ...

While gardeners continue to enjoy the blooms of their indoor holiday plants and outdoor gardens are in repose, January conjures dreams of spring. In just over two months, outdoor spaces ...

Happy New Year! Mary and I wish everyone the very best for the upcoming year. I hope you enjoy our weekly gardening chats as much as I do. As I’ve said a million times, we’re all in this together, ...

Companion planting has long been a strategic method savvy gardeners use to improve the health of their gardens. The practice embraces using plants that are complementary to each other to improve soil ...

If you grow tomatoes, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t, then you’ve probably been inundated with the message that you have to grow marigolds, too. After all, marigolds are the best companion plant for ...

Companion planting is a great way to promote healthy crops, protect your plants from pests, and enhance your soil. By bringing a range of plants into your garden, you can create a thriving, ...