With people increasingly valuing self-sufficiency and seeking ways to connect with nature, gardening at home has emerged as a ...

vining vegetable varieties do better in a vertical garden because they’re easily trained onto a trellis. Make sure these plants have a sturdy trellis or cage that can support the weight of a gro ...

With warmer climes and the last frost behind us, May is the perfect time to start sowing and planting vegetables in your yard ...

To be honest, growing one’s own vegetables is hard work. The rows of beautiful produce that one sees in the markets conceal ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

May is when you can finally begin to plant species that won’t tolerate frost, as well as those that require heat. These are ...

With fresh, year-round produce available at the grocery store, starting your own vegetable garden as a beginner might sound pointless, not to mention difficult. But growing fruits and vegetables ...

If you're thinking about starting a vegetable garden at home, begin sowing seeds of cucumber, okra, and more this month. As ...

Okra: Also known as lady’s fingers, okra is a warm-season vegetable that loves the heat. May provides the perfect conditions ...