If you love grilling, then plant some eggplant this year! Eggplant steaks are great on the grill—and this is a vegetable that you can easily grow in containers if you don’t have a lot of space. How To Plant Eggplant Start: Start eggplants indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date. Take them outside daily

Cabbage is a versatile veggie that can be frozen, canned, eaten fresh, or turned into sauerkraut. It comes in different varieties, too, so grow green cabbage if you want to keep it traditional or try red cabbage to add color to your favorite dishes. How To Plant Cabbage Start: Start seeds indoors between 4 and

Beets are high in fiber and packed with vitamins—and they make delicious pickles! Best of all, they’re easy to grow. Try a few in your veggie plot! How To Plant Beets Start: Beets do best in cooler weather, so start them outdoors directly in your garden plot in spring or in late summer. Daytime temperatures

Learn all about these fascinating plants and how to care for them. No green thumb required!

In the fall, as temperatures begin to drop, pumpkins and squash take all the glory, but let’s not forget about edible mushrooms, the ever-versatile bumper crop! While mushrooms can be found year-round, many varieties peak during the fall and winter. And with the average American consuming more than two pounds of edible mushrooms each year,

A colorful member of the aster family, strawflowers are easy to grow and a pollinator favorite—they'll be your "everlasting" favorite, too!

You’ve seen these lovely white flowers before—even if you didn’t know their name. Queen Anne’s lace grows in the wild across the continental United States, from May till October. For this reason it’s known as an American classic. Its scientific name is Daucus carota but it is sometimes referred to as wild carrot or bishop’s

While most crops can withstand the occasional heatwave with little detriment, extreme heat for prolonged periods can do irreparable damage. These strategies can help keep your garden thriving when the mercury soars.

Is it time to pitch the peat? If you're looking for eco-friendly alternatives to peat moss, these options are good for the garden and better for the environment.

Think basil is just for pesto? Think again! Sweet basil seeds are so nutritious, they're giving chia seeds a run for their money. Check out this list of health benefits!