Chia seeds are one of the newer diet supplements to enter the food market. We seem to have moved on from mangosteen juice, goji berries and even the hoodia gordonii quicker than a hungry dog mounting a meat truck in search of the next best thing. Depending who you ask, chia seeds are THE next ....

Grasses are one family of plants that have made an amazing entrance into the horticultural world in the past decade or so. Prior to that the only grass that most gardeners would keep was their hallowed piece of turf. Today, grasses are taking a giant leap forward and one of the more popular species is ....

Once established, blackberry plants can grow like weeds. The best varieties require a bit of planning and preparation to get started, but avid gardeners will find the effort worthwhile at harvest time. Nothing quite matches the sweet, juicy taste of fresh blackberries. Blackberries are best grown in areas with cool or cold winters. Planting them ....

Testing the soil on a yearly basis is important for productive gardening. Poor soils, or soils that are not appropriate for a particular species of plant will always bring a lower than expected yield to next year’s harvest. There are many different ways to analyze soil. Hiring a professional is certainly one way to do ....

While everyone may not have room for full-sized vegetable gardening, many can find a spot in a patio, balcony or rooftop for container vegetable gardening. Even a single container planted with vegetables can provide a bountiful harvest, enough to feed a family of six or host a dinner for six friends. What You’ll Need To ....