This is the third episode in our growing food in small spaces series. This episode shows four examples of how to grow food in containers on an inner-city balcony. I show 4 x examples of growing food ...

Considering the superior flavor of fresh-picked vegetables and the choices you get when you grow your own, it's a wonder that more people don't have vegetable gardens. Even a local farm or farmers ...

What’s actively growing in your vegetable garden in the middle of October? You may have some late winter squash yet to be harvested, but warm-season stalwarts such as cucumber and summer squash are ...

Raising a vegetable garden with years of continuous success and high-yielding plants is a skill. However, it’s not just a matter of having a green thumb. Utilizing crop rotation in the garden can ...

A key factor in starting a vegetable garden is the amount of sunlight it receives. Full sun (typically six or more hours a day) is advisory for most home-grown fruits and vegetables, making it a ...

A well-planned vegetable garden provides an economical and continuous supply of fresh, nutritious vegetables throughout the season. An urban gardener with a fairly small plot can expect to raise a ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...