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Broccoli is an ideal plant for raised bed gardens. It thrives in consistently moist, rich soil, doesn't require any special care or attention and is very productive.

Enjoy a feast of fresh bok choy, broccoli, scallions, carrots, beans, peppers, zucchini and eggplant for healthy stir-fries, soups and spring rolls all summer long.

Chop up a healthy mix of bok choy, broccoli, scallions, carrots, beans, peppers and eggplant for stir-fries, soups, spring rolls and other fresh dishes.

A bountiful garden of easy-care favorites to please young and old alike. Fresh and juicy tomatoes, sweet peppers, green beans, broccoli, salad greens, and more.

Seeds germinate fast when the soil is already warm from that summer sun. For delicious fall crops of spinach, lettuce, peas, kale, and broccoli, late summer is the time to plant.

Techniques for prevention and control.

Techniques for prevention and control.

Garden-fresh cauliflower is a delicious treat, but for a small raised bed, it’s a bit of a luxury crop. Unlike its productive cousin broccoli, cauliflower produces only one head per season (and no side shoots) and it takes up just as much space.

Learn how growing different combinations of plants will benefit one another.

Techniques for prevention and control.

Techniques for prevention and control.

Planting fall crops is a great way to get the most out of your garden space; with just a little planning, you can extend the harvest into the fall and even winter.

A tale of two greens: kale and collards.

Techniques for prevention and control.

Wirestem gets its name from the damage it causes to plant stems at the soil line. The stem shrivels and becomes wire-like, leading to wilting and death.

Techniques for prevention and control of the blackleg fungal disease on cabbage-family plants in your garden.

When you garden in raised beds, it’s easy to keep every square foot in production from early spring right through summer, fall and early winter.

Techniques for prevention and control of cutworms.

New front yard vegetable gardens are sprouting up all over, and gardeners are finding themselves championing causes beyond fresh broccoli and sun-ripened tomatoes.

On a hillside northwest of Los Angeles, firefighter Mike Nava takes us on a tour of his lush, rain barrel-fed garden.

These small, shield-shaped bugs with bright red, orange, or yellow markings suck plant juices from leaves, stems flowers, and fruits, causing yellow or white blotches on leaves, distortion of plant parts, stunting, and dieback. They favor all plants in the cabbage family, including broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts.

Raised beds provide this Cincinnati family with winning gardens.

Regularly seeding and rotating your crops will extend your growing season and make the most of a small garden space.

Despite a small, shady yard, cool weather and some challenging wildlife, Cindi Coffen is able to produce an abundant potato harvest.

There are plenty of plants out there that love the heat (looking at you tomatoes and zinnias), however our cool-weather crops may need a little help during high temps.

Late summer is the seventh-inning stretch of the vegetable garden; time to step back and reassess. Here are a few tips from an old pro on how to score big harvests in the end.

Impatient for spring? We are too - in the meantime, here are some simple tasks to prepare for the growing season.

When starting seeds, you'll want to use the right growing medium and provide adequate light. But what sort of container will you plant the seeds into?

With the right containers, raised beds, and potting mix, you can grow a huge amount of veggies in a tiny space.

Most garden visitors -- more than 95 percent -- are either beneficial or benign.

Fill your garden with the types of flowers, vegetables, fruits, and herbs YOU love!

Before you dig in that soil, first consider the variety you are planting and both the air and soil temperature.

Occasionally we get the chance to visit customers, and Patricia Zinkowski's exuberant review of our Eco-Stained Elevated Cedar Planter Box caught our eye.

We believe you can garden just about anywhere — including right outside our office door! Check out our raised bed planting plans.

Eager to start your seeds? Here is a quick guide to timing your seed starting.

Insect pests coming after your plants? Time to be a garden detective and look for clues.

By using the right tools and techniques, gardening remains within reach at any age.

There are dozens of techniques for mulching your vegetable garden. For best results, match the mulch to the crop, weather, and soil type.

Tips and tricks for gardeners growing in our warmest climates.

Read your weeds! Weeds can provide gardeners with clues about soil type, drainage, and more.

This year's seed holds next year's harvest!

Meet Garden Crusader Katie Stagliano of Summerville, South Carolina

Your garden is an ecosystem — here are seven ways to strike a balance between pest control and a healthy garden.

As absurdly cute as they are, rabbits can wreck a garden overnight. Watch and learn how to protect your crop.

Don't let your hardiness zone limit your garden greens! Choose the right crop variety and create the right microclimate — and get ready for delicious, home-grown salads almost every day of the year.

With just a few simple items and a few short weeks, you can grow microgreens at home.

Protect your garden from cold, heat, insects, and wind — we've got you covered.

Add MONTHS to your growing season with row covers, cold frames, pop-up plant covers, and greenhouses.