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 ...

Just because you don't keep your plants top of mind, doesn't mean you can't grow them. Many herbs practically thrive on ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

Coffee is a staple in a majority of homes and that means empty containers. You don't have to toss them because they can be useful in a home garden.

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 ...