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So you want to grow your own garden? You aren’t alone. Having your own source of food, if achievable, is always a smart move. You’ll have your own supply when you want to skip the grocery store run or ...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular, if not the most popular, crops in our vegetable gardens, although, as you probably know, they’re technically a fruit. Juicy, fragrant, and just so satisfying to ...

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/alvarez Eggplants can produce up to a dozen fruits per plant, potentially ...

Some folks remember that jingle from a fad that started in 1970s, chia pets. Chia pets are clay figures of cows, dogs, etc., covered with moistened chia seeds that resemble hair or fur when they ...

Companion planting is the practice of enhancing your crop production by growing combinations of different plants close together. Some combinations can significantly benefit plants and enrich the soil, ...

Sunflowers are versatile garden plants that pair well with many vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. They are often grown to attract pollinators or for their bright, large blooms. While most plants ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When choosing companion plants—also referred to as ‘plant guilds’—there are a number of factors to ...