We checked in with author and chicken keeper, Lisa Steele, of Fresh Eggs Daily, for tips to converting an existing structure on your property into a safe, predator-proof coop for your new flock!

Here’s the scenario: your spring garden has been in for weeks, the first of the season’s luscious foods have been harvested and enjoyed right off the vine. All the glory of gardening is coming to fruition, and then summer hits. Summer is many people’s favorite season because of its long hot days, but that heat

Revered for thousands of years in Japan, the flowering cherry blossom trees remind us to appreciate the beauty around us. Here are 10 cherry blossom facts you may not have known about these beautiful, fragrant blooms of spring. 10 Cherry Blossom Facts 1. A gift 2,000 Japanese cherry blossom trees was destroyed because of bugs.

Nothing says summer like eating fresh corn on the cob. And you can grow it even if you're limited on space. Here's how to get started.

Few things are sweeter than a homegrown carrot fresh from the garden. Here's how to grow these summer favorites!

With only the small effort of building a trellis or arranging a row of stakes, pole beans give the gardener a continuous crop of delicious beans in a space saving design that also adds and interesting dimension to a home garden. How To Plant Pole Beans Start: Sow directly outside 2-4 weeks after the last

Peppers come in a plethora of varieties and are cultivated all over the world. One of the most popular and versatile is the big, sweet bell pepper. How To Plant Bell Peppers Start: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Plant ¼” deep in seed starting soil. Keep seeds moist and warm until they

Whether slicing up for fresh eating or jarring as pickles, cucumbers' cool, crisp taste, and ease of growing make them one of the most popular vegetables each summer.

Tomatoes can be found in nearly every vegetable garden across the country, and with good reason, as little else compares to the flavor of a home-grown tomato. See how easy they are to grow!

See how easy it is to grow this low-maintenance plant that's a summer favorite and a staple in a number of soup and stew recipes.