Vegetable gardens and sunshine usually go hand in hand, which is why gardeners with shady backyards often feel at a disadvantage. Most classic garden favorites, like tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, ...

PORT ANGELES — Though the North Olympic Peninsula enjoys relatively mild winters, the region’s long cool springs, moderate summer temperatures and early arrival of fall can be challenging for some ...

One would think that the distinction between a fruit and a vegetable would be straightforward. However, there are three primary classifications that can be used to determine into which category the ...

An effective vegetable garden starts with site location. Most vegetables need at least six hours of direct sun each day. While leafy vegetables can tolerate partial shade, most vegetables like peppers ...

Many gardeners began the summer resolved to plant more edibles. If you are one of them, I hope that your garden has been a rewarding diversion and source of fresh food. Here are suggestions for the ...

In the past two years, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Master Gardener program has had more than the normal amount of inquiries about vegetable gardening. The first of this two-part series ...

Frustration and ‘an exercise in futility’ is how many see vegetable gardening in West Texas. The soil is too alkaline, the municipal water is too contaminated as is the well water, the pests are too ...

Washington State University Master Gardener Tracy Morgan will discuss what vegetables will do well in your garden during on online workshop from noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants will learn ...