Sometimes it's easy to tell when a fruit is ripe (a tomato turns red), but other times it 's tougher (watermelon). Here are helpful harvesting hints for 6 common fruits.

One of summer’s greatest traditions is the wild berry harvest. No matter where you live in the United States, there’s a plethora of wild berries just waiting for you to pick them. Each region has its own set of berries – salmonberries in the Pacific Northwest, for example, but there are three types of berries

If you’re tired of dealing with pesky mosquitoes and other annoying bugs, why not turn to nature for a solution? There are several plants you can add to your garden or patio that act as natural bug and mosquito repellents. Not only will these plants help keep bugs away, but they also add beauty and

If there is one thing we all look forward to, it’s lilacs blooming in the spring. It's hard to imagine, but there was once a negative stigma associated with these fragrant flowers. Read on!

Tired of duking it out with weeds in your garden beds? Be victorious with these all-natural strategies!

Kitchen scrap gardening saves you money on grocery bills and reduces waste. Regrow your kitchen waste into edible veggies and greens!

You don't have to buy expensive fertilizers! Your garden will thrive with these DIY versions made from items around your pantry and backyard!

We take a look at transplant vs. seeds, and which may be the better option for your spring garden.

These three-sided, impossible-to-open, dark-shelled nuts could very well be one of the world's greatest superfoods. Learn more about Brazil nuts and see how they grow!

This ancient kitchen gadget is making a comeback among celebrity and home chefs alike because it allows you to get mega flavor from your spices. Learn more!