At a time when thoughts should be on planning a coming season of gardening, including checking on dahlia bulbs, gladiolus corms, cleaning tools, or organizing the garage, my mind moves to happiness ...

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is perfect for the home gardener. It's easy to grow and harvest and has ornamental characteristics, adding beauty to any landscape. Plus, it goes a long way ...

Is kale good for you? The answer is a resounding yes! Kale often is reputed to have more vitamins and minerals than any other garden vegetable. Its list of nutrients includes vitamins A, B6, C, and K, ...

Q: I have long admired beautiful cabbage plants and would like to plant some in a flower bed on the east side of my home. I can’t find these plants. When do I plant and how do I care for them? — P.S., ...

If you’re sad that the peak gardening season is coming to an end, consider planting some fall showstoppers. Ornamental kale grows wonderfully in the fall and looks gorgeous too. If you’re sad that the ...

Cabbage is so much more than a familiar, pale green ball that is shredded to make sauerkraut. Every variety leafs out from a central core and folds its leaves around each other to form a rosette or ...

Growing kale in a pot is all about the right lighting conditions and the correct container size. Our gardening expert reveals the steps you need to take.

Edible landscaping is one of the most rewarding ways to transform your yard into a space that’s as nourishing as it is beautiful. Imagine stepping outside and plucking fresh basil for dinner or ...

AS WE MOVE into the end of October, I believe it is safe to say the weather has changed. The fall rain pattern has started. Regardless of what happens with the sun and day temperatures, the length of ...

For quite a while, I have been encouraging people to grow more edible plants. We import nearly ninety percent of our food and we could be growing lots of it in our backyards or on our lanais. So, this ...