Looking for a more sustainable way to garden? This technique could be the answer ...

No matter how established your garden is or how diligent you are about regularly pulling weeds from your garden beds, it seems like you can never quite eradicate these tenacious yet unwanted plants.

Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable ...

Have you heard of the lasagna gardening method? I just recently learned about it, and I’m impressed with the results. If your ...

Even if you're low on outdoor space, you can still start a square foot garden — here's how.

As gardening continues to evolve, so do the methods we use to cultivate our beloved plants. In 2026, a new space-saving gardening technique is rapidly gaining traction among both novice and seasoned ...

Sage left behind by the previous occupant grows vigorously, even in this shady spot. Looking for space-saving vegetable garden ideas? You don’t have to wait until you’re settled to start gardening.

My friend says my garden and landscape would grow better if I would practice organic gardening methods. You have written about both approaches in your columns. What do you recommend? Since my readers ...

Have you ever pulled a store-bought bag of lettuce from the fridge only to find it wilted and long past its prime? Haven’t we all! It’s wasteful and expensive and I decided something needed to change.

I’m intrigued by the square-foot gardening (SFG) method; will it work in an urban setting? Where suburban and urban dwellers may lack a yard, their balconies, decks, and porches can fit an SFG box’s ...

Many people think Three Sisters is a new gardening concept. Actually, it’s an ancient practice that has been used by Indigenous farmers throughout much of the Americas, from Canada to Chile. It’s more ...

This is the second story in a three-part gardening series featuring master gardeners and other experienced plant people in Western Massachusetts. Each month this summer, you’ll meet different experts, ...