You also have control over the use of pesticides and other chemicals, allowing you to grow healthier food. It also has an added environmental benefit, since home growing is a sustainable ...

Many of you have been following the progress of our vegetable garden during the last 8 weeks, as we have brought you stories teaching you how to grow your own food at home, and now we’re ready ...

Americans throw away about 25% of the food they purchase for at-home consumption. A whopping 40% of all food grown and produced in the U.S. is never eaten. About 20% of U.S. farm products by value are ...

It flourishes at home, best grown in mild spring or early summer temperatures, in moist soil with partial shade. Homegrown mint ensures a convenient supply of fresh leaves to enhance beverages ...

But if more and more people are wanting food grown close to home, why are crops that have been grown in the state for generations – like asparagus, strawberries, and barley – continuing to dwindle and ...

Sprouts are a versatile, dramatic addition to foods that go far beyond the basic bean sprout. Sometimes seen as an addition to sandwiches, toppings on salads and garnishes on entrées, sprouts add ...

Decide on the tomato varieties you want to grow. Consider factors such as taste, size, and growth habits. Popular varieties for home cultivation include cherry tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes ...

But if more and more people are wanting food grown close to home, why are crops that have been grown in the state for generations – like asparagus, strawberries, and barley – continuing to ...