Herb and Vegetable Gardens

Herb and vegetable gardens are a great addition to your yard and kitchen. Learn all you need to know about planting herb and vegetable gardens.

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A study published in the journal Ecology Letters highlights the benefits of urban gardens for their human caretakers and local ecosystems.

By Rebecca Owen

Most of us just pee and flush without giving it a second thought, but your urine, when used correctly, can be a great fertilizer for your garden.

By Kate Morgan

Learn which plants benefit each other — and which plants shouldn't be neighbors — to get the most out of your garden.

By Kate Morgan

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Did you know you don't need a plot of dirt or a ton of space to grow a lush vegetable and flower garden? You can get started with a bale of straw.

By Kate Morgan

"Lasagna gardening" is a no-till, no-dig method of organic gardening that helps create rich, healthy soil and requires very little work to get started.

By Kate Morgan

You know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what's your IQ on the lesser-known fruits (and veggies) of the world? Take our quiz to find out!

By Alia Hoyt

What vegetable is often mistaken for a fruit, has poisonous leaves but is still edible and is often harvested by candlelight? Yep, that would be rhubarb.

By Tara Yarlagadda

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Roundup is the brand name for the chemical glyphosate, which is the most widely used weedkiller today. Some hail it, some hate it, but what does it really do?

By Chris Pollette

The cucamelon is about the size of a grape but it packs a big, tart punch. Just don't expect cucamelons to taste like cucumbers or watermelons!

By Nathan Chandler

Sure, you could take a wrecking ball to everything that casts a shadow on your yard. But it's way easier to simply plant some veggies that thrive on shade. Which seeds should you sow?

By Clint Pumphrey

You can't always have fresh herbs, but you can have freshly dried herbs if you learn how to dry your own herbs at home. Learn how to dry herbs in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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You want to garden in Arizona, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to garden in Arizona in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

If you know how to grow sugar beets you'll always have a good source of carbohydrates, protein, minerals and vitamins. Read this article and get more information about how to grow sugar beets.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Lately your friends are all talking about how easy it is to plant alfalfa seeds. Read in this article all about alfalfa and how to plant alfalfa seeds.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Millet is a popular food that's easy to grow yourself. Here's a guide to how to grow millet.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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Keep rabbits out of your garden with fencing, tree guards, aromatic repellents or human hair. Learn how to keep rabbits out of your garden in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You have an urge to plant sweet corn, but don't know what to do. This article will tell you how to plant corn seeds.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Chili peppers can spice up a variety of dishes, making your mouth burn and your eyes water, but what makes these peppers so hot?

By M.J. Plaster

Now, more and more produce eaters are looking for produce grown even closer to home -- their own backyards. But it may not be as easy as planting the seed and watching it grow.

By Jessica Brown

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Avocado can be fun to grow in a glass. Be sure to not submerge the pit in water but to plant it in soil upon root growth. Learn more about prodding branch growth.

By Larry Hodgson

Curly parsley have textured, emerald leaves and can make a big impact when grown in bunches. The curling, divided leaves create a handsome mound of greenery and remain fresh and appealing throughout the season. Read more about this flowering stalk.

By Lynn Adams

Dill is a wonderfully versatile annual that is both beautiful and edible. The feathery foliage and yellow flowers are both distinctively decorative and quite tasty. Read about caring for dill.

By Lynn Adams

Licorice plant is an annual plant related to strawflowers. They are covered with furry, silver, heart-shaped leaves with cream or yellow coloration. Read more about this intriguing plant.

By Lynn Adams

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A colorful variety of ornamental gourds lends character and visual flair to a centerpiece or holiday decorations. In this article, learn about planting, growing, propagating, and using ornamental gourds.

By C. Colston Burrell

Sweet potatoes grow in the vegetable garden. Learn the fantastic health benefits of sweet potatoes. HowStuffWorks gives you the nutrition facts, shows the variety of sweet potatoes, and explains the health benefits of sweet potatoes.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.