Save space and reduce pests by growing beets in containers for their sweet roots and tasty leaves.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sandra Westermann / Getty Images As the days get shorter and the heat of summer fades, it’s time to start thinking about your fall ...

When it comes to patio plants, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are popular picks. But don't shy away from root vegetables. Beets (Beta vulgaris) are often overlooked. Besides their deep jewel-tone ...

Beets are commonly grown for their bulbous roots, but their tops can also be harvested for greens, and they are an excellent source of Vitamin A as well as calcium. Beet juice is sometimes used in ...

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Fall is a prime time for growing root vegetables and leafy greens like spinach and kale. These crops truly shine in delicious autumnal dishes, from hearty stews to roasts. Late-season vegetables tend ...

I am not quite ready for fall. I love summer and I love the heat. However, fall is a great time of the year to continue to harvest fresh vegetables from the garden. Now is a good time to plant seeds ...

Mid-summer is the time to prepare for a fall vegetable garden. July and August are ideal for starting seeds indoors for broccoli, cabbage, leafy greens, and even cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.

You could grow any crop next to beets, but you may find that some are better neighbors than others. Shallow-rooted vegetables like lettuce and spinach, for example, can be a bad idea; it's also best ...