Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...

As much as we all love doing work in the garden, gardening in the baking sun can often be too much for our bodies, even with ...

Vegetable plants need nutrients to produce a healthy crop. Learn how often and when to fertilize your vegetable garden based ...

Another option is to use a plastic bucket, such as an old 5-gallon paint bucket or any plastic container about that size. Use ...

Leary, founder of The Dallas Garden School, shares her tips for making the most of the fall growing season in North Texas. It ...

Tomato plants are susceptible to numerous diseases and environmental challenges that can cause foliage to wilt. Learn about the possible causes of tomato wilt and discover ways to avoid these problems ...

Introduction If you’re lucky enough to have fresh okra and green tomatoes on hand, don’t let them go to waste. These Okra and Green Tomato Fritters are the ultimate way to transform garden ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Some of the flowers, such as petunias, that you enjoyed into June will probably not tolerate the heat and humidity of summer.

Food scarcity continues to be a persistent issue here in southeast Bakersfield. The city and some non-profits are looking into different ways to bring more food ...