Edible

Learn all about edible gardening to improve your health, save on groceries, and reconnect with nature. Our detailed guides show you how to grow food!

A close-up shot of a composition of round and ripe fruits, alongside branches and leaves, showcasing the difference between peach trees vs. apple trees

Fruits

Peach Trees vs. Apple Trees: Which Should You Plant?

Are you a stonefruit fan? Maybe you prefer the classic crisp bite of an apple instead? When it comes to peaches and apples, there are a few differences, but many similarities, in these popular edible trees. Gardening expert Madison Moulton compares peaches and apples, allowing you to choose which one is right for your garden.

Young edamame plants, showing how to grow soybeans with the leaves appearing green and textured planted somewhere with sunlight

Vegetables

How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Soybeans

Edamame, or cooked soybean pods, are a popular Japanese snack food. The plants that produce these pods are not difficult to grow with the right conditions. Learn how to grow soybeans at home and you can keep yourself stocked up!

How to Grow Apples

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Apple Trees

Are you thinking some apple trees would be the perfect type of tree to add to your home or garden? These fruit trees can liven up any home or garden. They can also be difficult to grow properly for first-time gardeners though, and have plenty of different problems you may encounter when trying to produce a bountiful apple harvest. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to plant, grow, and care for Apple Trees.

A healthy Jicama plant with a bundle of seed pods looking vivid green under the warm sunlight

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jicama

The jicama plant is well-known as a Mexican staple, but it's a delicious addition to anyone's food garden, too! If you want to try growing something a little different his year, this is a great choice. In this guide, we explore how to grow and care for this vine.

A layer of swiss chard microgreens, placed in a growing medium on a white tray with other leafy greens in containers looking lush in the background

Microgreens

How To Grow Swiss Chard Microgreens

Swiss chard microgreens are slightly sweet and vegetal, and are a great addition to salads or sandwiches. They're great for growing year-round, even in the middle of winter where nothing is growing outside. We explain how to grow them in this complete guide.

Type of Pea in Garden

Vegetables

Types of Peas: Different Pea Plant Varieties To Grow in Your Garden

Peas can be a great plant to add to your vegetable garden. But there are three different types of peas, and several different varieties of each, depending on the pea type you are considering planting. It's important to understand the differences before planting seeds for your next harvest. In this article, we examine the three different types of peas, as well as the pea varieties under each.

A healthy and lush Star anise plant appearing to have countless green leaves placed somewhere with a lot of warm sunlight

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Star Anise

The star anise plant is a lovely subtropical tree that produces beautiful star-shaped flowers and pods. With the right conditions, it's not difficult to grow either. In this guide, we discuss growing techniques for the best results.