We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing says summer like relaxing with a cold lemonade or having fun in the sun. But now that school's back in session, and leaves are ...

People choose to start a raised bed garden for many reasons. First off, raised beds provide excellent soil drainage, and can help keep out veggie-munching pests like moles if you reinforce the garden ...

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).

Even for those of you who have no kids, or those who still act like kids, there is something about gardening in here for you. The crossword puzzle is not going anywhere. Anyone can start a garden, ...

Gardeners are made, not born. If you want your children to become enthusiastic gardeners, take steps early to get them going down the proverbial path. It isn’t difficult, but it might require an ...

Growing combinations in pots is easy and fun for young green thumbers. Question: I really enjoy growing herbs. How can I encourage my kids to have fun growing them, too? Answer: This is a wonderful ...

Recently, my daughter and I started a small container garden in our backyard. We planted tomatoes, lettuce, onions and a handful of herbs. We call it our spaghetti night garden. Every day we head ...

I’ve been visiting my son, daughter-in-law, and 18-month-old grandson in North Carolina, enjoying some warm, sunny, October days. In just the two weeks that I’ve been here, I’ve noticed that the baby ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - At the Enos Park Neighborhood Garden, kids get the chance to see produce go from seeds, to sprouts, to full plants. They visit every week to check their plants for pests, ...