Have you ever looked at a seed packet and wondered if those spacing instructions really matter? Lately, more gardeners are tossing out the rulebook and trying new ways to arrange their plants. Instead ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

JOHN PATRICK: Whether you're designing a whole garden, or just a single garden bed, once you've decided what plants suit your conditions and which ones you like, the next thing to think about is plant ...

Hands grabbing a selection of cabbage leaves in a garden - Jordi Salas/Getty Images There are multiple companion plants that will thrive next to basil, but some other plants can come with considerable ...

GAINESVILLE, FL - In Florida, a major fresh-market cabbage producing state, cabbage production currently relies on bare ground and subirrigation systems. Because of the large volume of water these ...

) is among the most versatile of all vegetables. The selection seems nearly endless, with green, red, purple, bicolor and yellow varieties. Leaves are smooth, savoy or crinkled, and semi-savoy. Sizes ...