If spring and early summer flew by before you could plant, or your garden simply isn’t looking its best right now, don’t give ...

The Garden Gate by Sherrie Ottinger is published weekly in the Accent section of The Greeneville Sun.

Cucumber beetles can damage your crop by feeding and carrying disease, but you can mitigate the problem by delaying your ...

Gardeners should plant marigolds next to their tomatoes - as they stop flies from feeding on the fruit, according to one ...

The ultimate guide of what to plant with sage for the best results in your garden. With tips on sage companion planting for ...

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

The squirting cucumber can blast its seeds dozens of feet from the parent plant. The stem and fruit of the plant have been colored green in this image. | Adapted from F. Box, D.E. Moulton, D ...

Choosing seeds to grow your plants can be overwhelming with so many options. Learn the difference between heirloom and hybrid ...

Dumping the entire seed packet requires three main conditions that gardeners need to fulfil if they desire to see their plants bloom.

The grittiness of this type of sand helps water drain smoothly and allows the plant roots to breathe ample oxygen.

From sowing the seed to harvesting a fully grown, ripe watermelon, here is a step-by-step guide to grow your own watermelons ...

It is easier than you think! Preserve your garden’s bounty with 10 tips. These methods ensure you save and store your fruit ...