We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a simple gardening practice that makes growing vegetables a breeze on a balcony, paved patio, or small backyard: container gardening.

Would-be urban gardeners faced with the space constraints of a tiny terrace or fire escape typically rely on planters designed expressly for that purpose. But a large wooden planter from a home and ...

Hydroponics lets you cultivate a terrestrial plant in water. How cool is that? Growing hydroponically is a great way to create an indoor garden with limited space. But it's not just a method for ...

TOMATO FARMER'S BLUES: Bacterial wilt in Leveritt's hoop house landed his annual crop of heirloom tomatoes in blue 5-gallon buckets full of pearlite. I take all winter to spread tons of turkey litter ...