To ensure longevity, remove all leaves from the flower stalks when harvested, and hang them upside down in a shady spot for ...

The Three Sisters - corn, beans and squash- are good companion plants with different, yet compatible needs for light, space, ...

Because life isn’t all peas and carrots, companion planting is just as effective in your ornamental beds and borders as with your vegetables.

Ruth Stout didn’t plow, dig, water, or weed—and now her “no-work” method is everywhere. But behind her secret to the perfect ...

The earliest spring vegetables include two delightful salad greens: corn salad (mâche) and chervil. They already look ...

Wandering through a backyard garden is a satisfying way to spend time outdoors. Where I grew up, just east of Greenfield, fields of corn or soybeans surrounded our yard, while tomatoes vined through ...

The allure of a meal outdoors with friends to celebrate a special day or just to have a party — it’s a global impulse to enjoy the warmth of camaraderie. Sharing food isn’t just about nourishment; ...

And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding.

Huka Lodge has reopened this month after a $25 million renovation, enhancing its grand spaces and renowned interiors while staying true to its timeless charm ...

Lane Nichols takes a luxury cruise down the mighty Mississippi River and falls in love with New Orleans jazz music, Delta blues and the deep South.