From carryout to leftover storage, the convenience of plastic food containers is undeniable. Considering how much plastic waste is created every year, it seems a shame to throw away containers that ...

Some seeds have incredibly demanding soil, temperature, and moisture requirements for growth. Skip the drama by propagating ...

The harvest from many home gardens is coming in, and so could your herb garden. Herb gardens are easily propagated and make a nice addition to any kitchen window sill. Basil, parsley, chives, sage, ...

Here’s a follow-up to Saturday’s article on herb gardens for children. If your child is interested in growing an herb garden but you don’t have any space in your garden beds, consider growing herbs in ...

A few tea cups at New Generatons of Harmony contain plants and herbs. Winter is an ideal time to start growing herbs for herbal tea, to add to soups and more — and why not grow them in a vintage ...

There are not many classic houseplants, like tropical evergreens, that are edible. In fact, many are likely to be toxic and ...

Imagine walking a few steps from your kitchen and harvesting nature’s own medicine. No more frantically searching the produce section when you feel that first tickle in your throat. The secret to ...

JAMES ISLAND — Grace Hyams walks past a table spilling over with greenery at her family's nursery on Folly Road. She plucks a citronella plant from its midst. "These are good if you have a mosquito ...

WALNUT CREEK - When many gardeners dream of that perfect garden, it seems that at least part of that dream has the sweet smell of basil and rosemary. We envision ourselves stepping out on the back ...

The Met Cloisters isn’t just about medieval art. There’s also a garden that’s like a living history book — with ideas for today’s gardeners. By Margaret Roach Carly Still had been working as a ...