My gardening education began with a bean seed in a Dixie cup. A paper cup, a scoop of playground dirt and a sprouting bean seed was supposed to awaken every child’s sense of wonder at the natural ...

Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow your own vegetables, especially if you're working with limited space. Whether you have a small balcony, a patio, or even just a sunny windowsill, ...

Among the easiest garden vegetables to grow, green beans—also known as string or snap beans—usually mature 50 to 70 days after you sow the seeds outdoors. Therefore, you can grow green bean plants ...

Growing your own vegetables doesn’t require a large garden or yard. Whether you have a small balcony, patio, or even just a windowsill, container gardening allows you to bring fresh produce into your ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...

Many gardeners may not have the space or desire to cultivate an extensive in-ground garden where they can grow their favorite flowers or vegetables. Residents of condominiums, apartments and ...

Q: I live in an apartment but would still like to garden. I have a patio area that gets several hours of sunlight each day. Do you have recommendations for what vegetables do best in containers? A: ...

Do you have a small space? Perhaps just a balcony or patio as outdoor space? Maybe you have no soil and can only grow plants in pots. You, too, can be a backyard, micro-farmer by planting the best ...

Boost the flavor and beauty of your landscape by adding a few ornamental edible plants to your garden beds and containers. Look for opportunities to substitute ornamental vegetables, fruit, herbs and ...

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Beans are among the easiest crops to produce in the home garden, performing well in traditional garden beds, raised planting beds, and even containers. Pairing beans with companion plants enhances ...