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

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,

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.

These delicate white flowers are not only beautiful but they have a rich history and symbolize everlasting love. Want to grow your own? There are a few things to consider.

The ripe tomato on the vine has a bite taken out of it. The carrots are dug up. The flower pot has craters in the soil and the plants are lying on the ground. All signs point to … squirrels. While they’re cute, squirrels can be a nuisance to gardeners, who have long battled with

Learn how to grow these prolific blue bloomers, which are rich in symbolism and lore.

Each spring, fields of bluebonnets pop up along Texas roadways and in fields, making for an incredible sight. Learn the legends surrounding this beautiful blue flower, how it became the beloved Texas state flower, and how to grow your own!

Forsythia in full bloom are a welcome sight after a long winter. But do those yellow flowers mean snow is on the way? See the history and folklore surrounding these harbingers of spring.

There's a good reason pink flowers are trending! These top 8 add the burst of cheery pink you're looking for (and some are even deer-resistant!). See the list.

Did you know you can grow your own no-waste loofah sponge? It's easier than you think!