Before designing your garden, observe the amount of sunlight in your yard. Choose a sunny spot with easy access to a rainwater collection barrel or hose. Next, decide if you want to build raised ...

Step into a garden center or hardware store, and it's likely you'll see "green," "organic" and "eco-friendly" slapped on myriad products. Organic gardening has hit prime time; it is no longer solely ...

Sage left behind by the previous occupant grows vigorously, even in this shady spot. Looking for space-saving vegetable garden ideas? You don’t have to wait until you’re settled to start gardening.

Create a permaculture farm layout to map out your resources, needs and desires. Permaculture planning is an essential first step for designing your ideal property. Implementing permaculture practices ...

Which organic garden soil should I buy? Beyond warmer weather and longer days, the onset of spring means it’s time to sow seeds and break out the gardening gloves. One of the most important things to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...