For Michigan gardeners, May signals the season’s big kick-off — a time to finally get planting after months of preparation and plans. But there are a few key things to do this month to ensure a ...

You may feel like it’s too late to sow additional seeds in your garden. It’s actually getting to be just about perfect for some seeds to become fast-growing plants. Sometimes rushing the planting of ...

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 ...

Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

Becky's Garden, winner of the Gardena Top of the Plots 'Small Garden' category in 2025, features a packed vegetable garden ...

You need to know about this chilly period Michigan is about to enter. Some garden favorites can be planted, but for many it’s still a no-go on the seeds to be sowed. Michigan is going to have a colder ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...