Small Space Gardening

Garden Fundamentals

Square Foot Gardening

Square foot gardening is exactly what the name says: dividing a growing area into 1-foot x 1-foot sections. In a true square foot garden, an actual grid is placed on the growing area to divide up the space. What you grow in each section depends on the mature size of the crop.

Garden Fundamentals

Create an Edible Balcony Garden

For beginning gardeners, the best way to start is with a small herb garden. Herbs tend to be among the easiest plants to grow and are a terrific addition to both your landscape and your table.

Garden Fundamentals

Rooftop Gardening

It can be difficult to grow a garden in an urban environment. Garden writer Ellen Spector Platt shares her tips for rooftop gardening.

Garden Fundamentals

Which Vegetables Are Most Efficient?

This list from the National Garden Bureau rates vegetables based on their total yield per square foot, average value per pound, and growing time.

Garden Fundamentals

Caring for Vegetables in Pots

From planting to growing, learn how to care for your vegetables when gardening in a pot. Info on fertilizer, watering frequency and more.