Strawberry runners are the plant's natural growth extensions essential to its spread. These long, thin stems from the parent plant ultimately sprout additional plantlets at their terminals. By...

Although cucumber pruning may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of gardening, it is essential to keeping plants healthy and fruitful.  Cucumbers may be pruned by chopping...

Imagine a plump, juicy tomato that virtually begs to be picked, and a tomato plant so happy and healthy that it appears to be grinning at you. Its lush green leaves rustle in the air. That is...

One of the best ways to enjoy a tasty, versatile, and nutrient-dense food is to grow beets in your yard. Beets complement any diet because of their high vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content....

Growing your own fruits and veggies in containers is a great option, particularly if you don't have much room. Using 5-gallon buckets, you can turn even the tiniest patio or balcony into a...

An edible hedge is an attractive garden element that also serves a practical purpose. In contrast to conventional hedges, which are just decorative, an edible hedge is composed of plants that yield...