Monoculture (mono=one) is the growing of one plant to yield a single crop whereas polyculture (poly=many) is the growing of many different plants in one area or plot. Typically, for home gardens, no ...

From pests to root rot to other issues, tomatoes need TLC, but we asked the experts which are the best companion plants to ...

One gardener shows why it's OK to break the rules and use the work-with-nature method to get a thriving garden.

Sweet corn is a beloved summer staple, and there are various ways to prepare it. Instead of purchasing store-bought corn, you ...

How can you protect corn root health and improve your crop’s overall health and eventual yield? Learn about the threats to ...

No matter the season, companion planting can help your garden thrive. One of the most well-known examples of companion ...

Tomatoes are a summer staple, but they can be susceptible to all kinds of pests and disease. With companion planting, you ...

Zinnias are easy flowers and a great companion plant, but they don't mix well with everything in the garden. We explain which ...

Cucumbers thrive in warm, sunny conditions and should be planted outdoors only after soil temperatures reach at least 70 ...

Inspired by the David Suzuki Foundation’s national initiative launched in 2017, the WS Butterflyway Project is a local, volunteer-driven effort to create pollinator-friendly spaces using native plants ...

Basil can deter several pests from tomato plants, including aphids, tomato hornworms, mosquitoes, fruit flies, and thrips. It ...

In Costa Rica, May is an essential month for gardening. Farmers plant their crops and gardeners prepare for their best ...