If you've joined the urban farming movement but your garden gets more shadows than sunlight, don’t worry—you’re not out of luck. It turns out that plenty of vegetables actually prefer a little shade, ...

Gardeners know there’s never enough room in the garden! So, sometimes we try to squeeze plants into areas where they won’t naturally thrive—like maybe that shady area over by the garage. Unfortunately ...

You probably already guessed that cool-season crops benefit the most from partial shade. But why is shade more beneficial to some vegetables than others? There are two reasons. One, shade keeps the ...

To ensure your plants get enough water, you can stick your finger in the soil to check the root zone. tdominick@thestate.com We’re already sweaty and running into some garden troubles, so we’re ...

Gardening season is officially here, which means it’s time to get those vegetables in the ground. Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding and tasty experience. Plus, growing an edible garden ...

Not all gardeners are blessed with full-sun sites that the veggie-gardening books all recommend as the place to grow edibles. Six hours of direct sunlight per day is the rule of thumb. But if you ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

If you only plant one vegetable this year, make it this one!

Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some ...

There's no rule that says vegetables and flowers have to be grown separately. Add these blooms to your vegetable garden to boost your yield.

We’re already sweaty and running into some garden troubles, so we’re seeking answers to our many, many questions. Good thing our NC Extension Master Gardeners have come to our rescue. The News & ...