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

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.

Few vegetables are as prolific and easy to grow as zucchini and summer squash. Here's how to get growing!

Fast-growing and beautiful in the garden, a lettuce patch will keep you in fresh, delicious salads for the entire growing season.