Home gardeners planning their fall beds often seek crops that deliver substantial returns without demanding constant ...

giant zucchini in the hands of a farmer - Svetlana Parnikova/Getty Images Imagine a pumpkin so big that it could fit a whole Halloween party. This is exactly what twin brothers Ian and Stuart Paton, ...

Sarah Whitty displays a giant cabbage she grew in her Veazie garden. Tending to the needs of unusual vegetables like these giant varieties has made her a much better gardener, she said. Credit: ...

The Canna UK National Giant Vegetables Championship, staged at the Malvern Autumn Show in Worcestershire, showcases an extraordinary array of produce. From colossal onions and supersize cabbages to ...

When it’s time to pick his pumpkins, Eric Miller throws a party. Friends and neighbors arrive at his backyard in the Milwaukee suburbs, gathering in a patch about half the size of a regulation ...

• Do not work the soil if it is too wet. If it sticks to your shoes, it’s too wet. • If it rolls into a snake, it’s too wet. Press a small amount of soil in your palm, if it crumbles and breaks into ...

A well-planned vegetable garden provides an economical and continuous supply of fresh, nutritious vegetables throughout the season. An urban gardener with a fairly small plot can expect to raise a ...

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 ...

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 ...