When you don’t have the space for a conventional garden, or if the space you do have is too shady, try growing vegetables in containers. Container gardening lets you put the right plant in the right ...

If you're short on space or don't have time for a traditional garden, why not consider growing edible crops in containers. Just about any vegetable, herb, and many fruits can be grown in containers.

Root crops (beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips): Make sure the depth of the pots will accommodate the anticipated length of the roots. Growing vegetables in containers is an excellent option for folks ...

Growing vegetables in containers is an activity that can bring families joy and the reward of fresh, tasty vegetables from right outside the door, said Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist ...

Several readers have written me over the past month lamenting the fact that they no longer have land to plant a vegetable garden and saying they really miss both working outside and the act of growing ...

Recently, I was at my local food co-op and chatted with a friend about her gardens. She told me that she is having fabulous luck growing tomatoes, peppers and more in a bucket system she constructed.

Many people use clay pots for growing vegetables, flowers, and fruits, but they require constant care. Here’s a guide to easy ...

Time to make it all happen outdoors. Shopping and planting have been our focus since Mother’s Day weekend — sort of. The seesaw spring weather has kept us reacting to what just happened, including ...

Living in a condo or in a house where your yard is more suitable to rock than vegetable gardens doesn’t mean you have to go without this summer. Contra Costa Master Gardener Terry Lippert has raised ...

DODGE CITY — Many people are looking for ways to expand their fresh food options. Growing vegetables in pots could be a great option for everyone, even for homeowners with limited space. The first ...