These low-growing plants look beautiful and taste delicious. Orest Lyzhechka / Getty Images Ground covers have many benefits in the landscape—they can choke out weeds, control erosion on slopes, fill ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Tree planting is widely promoted as a solution to challenges ranging from climate change to biodiversity loss, desertification, and more. One ...

Chile peppers are endlessly versatile, but many people neglect this flavorful part of the plant for fear of food poisoning.

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Take a walk in your neighborhood and think about ...

Which edible gold leaf is best? Looking to take your party food to the next level of sophistication? Edible gold leaf is the perfect finishing touch to add to your cupcakes, cakes or desserts and ...

If you have ever dreamed of growing your own delicious garden to table food, now is a great time to start your vegetable and herb garden. While tropical vegetables are best for the summer, tropical ...

The first plant I taught each of my three kids to identify was poison ivy. Making sure they knew how to avoid a plant that can cause such discomfort was important to me as a parent. Although they ...

CSA members - people who sign up for a weekly box of produce - frequently ask me what they should do with kohlrabi when it shows up as part of their winter delivery. They are stumped as much by its ...

Growing your own food doesn’t always require a garden, soil-filled pots, or large outdoor space. With just a few glass jars ...

More homeowners are planting edible flowers because they offer a unique combination of beauty, flavor, and environmental ...

Yes, it's actually possible to create beautiful commercial landscapes that contain nothing but edible plants. For residential gardens, it's even easier. Here's a menu of great landscape plants that ...