Permaculture relies on 12 core design principles that are simple to integrate into your flower and vegetable gardens. These principles do not need to be used all at once, but by incorporating as many ...

Vegetables and plants can grow beautifully without a lot of sun. Matt Cardy If you just bought a home and walked into a yard ...

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic and in-season. A vegetable garden in the backyard ticks ...

Backyard gardening has taken off in many neighborhoods, but it’s not always a peaceful hobby. What starts as a way to grow food or add beauty can sometimes spark heated conversations with neighbors or ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

The first warm weekend of the year probably has you dreaming about spring and summer. And if those dreams include a garden, ...

Don’t be fooled by the mid-50 degree highs during the day. It’s still too early to start planting our gardens in the region.

Columbus gardeners, it’s time to show off those green thumbs! The Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards is back for a sixth year, and we’re looking forward to seeing the work of local gardeners. Submit a ...

Are you looking to give the front of your plot a bit more purpose? Growing crops is a great way to utilize the space, and can elevate its aesthetics, too. There are lots of ways to incorporate edibles ...

57% of Americans say growing their own food saves money, and 39% expect their backyard projects to pay for themselves within two years. Surplus harvests are strengthening communities, with 67% sharing ...

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far. It doesn’t ...