Growing lettuce, whether it's in your garden, raised beds, or containers, is neither difficult nor takes a long time. And, unlike other homegrown vegetables, you don't need to wait until it's fully ...

Romaine is a cold-hardy crop that can be harvested about 65 to 70 days after planting—the leaves will be dark green and 6 inches high. Different harvesting techniques can extend the life of romaine ...

Growing lettuce in containers is an excellent option for those with limited outdoor space, accommodating both urban and small-space gardeners. Lettuce thrives on decks, patios, balconies, and porches ...

Here in southeastern Michigan, we have just about enough time for a fall crop of leaf lettuce. About four weeks from the average first frost of autumn is a good approximation of the last chance to ...

Growing your own food is a lot of work. It requires hours of back-bending digging, sawing, and harvesting. Yet, it's so rewarding, and it keeps us coming back for more. However, those tricks that are ...

As food prices continue to rise faster than the general rate of inflation, growing your own looks more and more appealing. Often food prices take a quick jump due to things that are beyond the control ...

With the latter portion of August (somehow) upon us, many may soon be turning to their vegetable gardens, eager to sow fall salad greens and root vegetables. With soils still warm but the weather ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Planning a garden is about more than just how it looks. Of course, most gardeners want to have a garden that flourishes with ...