Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Vegetable gardens tend to look a little faded and tired during these hot humid days. It's been a tough season with heavy rains followed by extreme heat. Good soil drainage was a major key this year ...

In winter, nothing grows! We mustn't stop at our mental representations. Winter doesn't have to be a dead season for your vegetable garden. It can also be a period rich in harvests and surprises. As ...

I will be at Plant World Nursery at 5301 W. Charleston Blvd. this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. to teach how to plant and fertilize fruit trees, how to get larger peaches and answer questions. Bring ...

Vegetable gardeners are always looking for ways to boost production, and one of those ways is to fertilize the garden soil. Sometimes fertilizer is applied in amounts well above what is necessary for ...

Q: What advice can you give for starting a vegetable garden? Is it too late in the season? A: Having a successful vegetable garden in our fickle Northwest climate can definitely be a challenge. But ...

We winterize our houses and cars, so why not winterize our gardens? The truth is, most of us do it without really thinking about it. Every time you rake the lawn or harvest your last bushel of ...

If you have been thinking of starting a vegetable garden, consider building or buying a raised bed. Raised beds are popular for a variety of reasons. They drain faster than typical garden beds due to ...

February has arrived and as a vegetable gardener, you are likely ordering seeds and making plans for your garden for the coming growing season. One factor to consider when planning your vegetable ...

Many of us got hooked on growing vegetables during the pandemic. Digging in the dirt made us feel better and helped feed our families no matter how intense life got outside our bubble. But we’re in a ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...