Homemade compost, affectionately known as black gold, is a secret weapon of some of the best gardeners. It’s the nutrient-rich material that results from the breakdown of organic materials, like ...

Grow these rosemary companion plants together in your garden to control pests like carrot flies and bean beetles.

Cover crops are all the rage these days, and might be a part of the solution for problems confronting the long-term sustainability of agricultural production in the U.S. Simply defined, cover crops ...

Companion planting is both a science and an art. It helps plants grow stronger, protects the soil, attracts beneficial ...

Learn how to use wood chips effectively, control garden pests with trap cropping, and simplify composting with trench methods.

Manage pests the natural way and enhance yields by planting these crops with your pepper plants.

Carolyn-Monika Görres laughs at the seeming improbability of her own research. She never expected to find herself eavesdropping on beetle grubs living in the soil, much less to be planning a project ...

Rosemary pairs well with herbs, vegetables, and ornamental plants with the same growing conditions. Choose these rosemary ...

One of the special joys of home vegetable gardening is harvesting vine-ripened tomatoes. Many gardeners have planted their ...