Gardeners know there’s never enough room in the garden! So, sometimes we try to squeeze plants into areas where they won’t naturally thrive—like maybe that shady area over by the garage. Unfortunately ...

Unfortunately, most vegetables don’t have it made in the shade. The popular types that produce large fruits above-ground—such as tomatoes, melons, and squashes—generally require at least 6 to 10 hours ...

Over time, you’ll get to know your garden like a close friend. Where the high parts are that dry out, the low parts that are always waterlogged, which parts get early sun, and which beds the squirrels ...

When it comes to planting vegetables, you may have the urge to make every inch of your garden useful, and this includes places that don't bask in the sun's rays all day. Areas where the sun is blocked ...

Not all gardeners are blessed with full-sun sites that the veggie-gardening books all recommend as the place to grow edibles. Six hours of direct sunlight per day is the rule of thumb. But if you ...

To ensure your plants get enough water, you can stick your finger in the soil to check the root zone. [email protected] We’re already sweaty and running into some garden troubles, so we’re ...

As we enter another summer of drought, conserving water is essential. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can significantly reduce water use in your vegetable garden. Before planting a single seed ...

We’re already sweaty and running into some garden troubles, so we’re seeking answers to our many, many questions. Good thing our NC Extension Master Gardeners have come to our rescue. The News & ...