• Do not work the soil if it is too wet. If it sticks to your shoes, it’s too wet. • If it rolls into a snake, it’s too wet. Press a small amount of soil in your palm, if it crumbles and breaks into ...

This is the second in a two-part series about the basics of vegetable gardening. This article delves into more detail about how to make the most of your gardening experience. To read Part 1, pick up ...

If you’ve ever planted a vegetable garden, you know the kind of work it takes. From preparing the soil, to planting the seeds, watering the plants and harvesting the crops, a lot of effort goes into ...

With rising food prices, there is increased interest in growing vegetables at home. Homegrown New Hampshire host Emma Erler, lead horticulturist with Kirkwood Gardens, has recommendations for the ...

A backyard vegetable garden filled with tomatoes, peppers, greens, and herbs shows how homegrown produce can help offset rising vegetable costs while providing fresh food throughout the season - ...

Cradling a bucket of freshly picked basil, Laura Seleski referenced a common refrain among farmers: It takes a lot of calories to produce the calories people consume. After five years growing produce ...