Beyond the fruits (and flowers and vegetables) of your labor, the perks of working in the dirt go far beyond the harvest. Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to ...

Ever felt like your garden is more work than fun? Many people jump into gardening hoping for a relaxing escape, only to end ...

Square foot gardening by planting flowers herbs and vegetables in wooden box on balcony Tackle high intensity gardening to grow more food in small spaces with these tiny gardening ideas, and create a ...

Gardening has been around for as long as humans have been growing food. Through the centuries, gardens have served not only as places to grow plants but as spaces for people to relax, to focus, and to ...

New research suggests that many people may indeed reap mental health benefits from working with plants -- even if they've never gardened before. Many longtime gardeners will tell you that the garden ...

Gardening can be one of the most restorative hobbies, but nothing dampens your experience quite like soggy, uncomfortable footwear. Like the best gardening tools, a great pair of gardening shoes is a ...

The winter month of December can bring colder temperatures. We are more likely to have a frost or even the occasional freeze.

Research shows gardening preserves cognitive function, helping you live well for longer. Now, dementia patients are reaping the benefits with "care farms" prescriptions. Marianne Rogstad, a retired ...

Recently, the news headlines announced that the Farmers’ Almanac was shutting down. That sent a shock wave through the gardening community. Gardeners everywhere are wondering where they were going to ...

Gardening season is in full swing, which means it’s time to stock up on the right equipment, including seed starting trays, raised garden beds, weeding tools, and of course, gardening gloves. I’m ...

Whether you’re planting a few potted flowers on your patio or growing a full-fledged vegetable garden, the best gardening tools can set you up for success along the way. To help you find your green ...

A new pilot study suggests that engaging in indoor hydroponic gardening can improve mental well-being and quality of life for ...