It just isn't summer without zucchini in the garden. However, these delicious vegetables can take up a lot of valuable real estate—unless you grow them in containers. Growing zucchini in containers ...

Gardeners always have a story or two to share about zucchini. This summer crop grows so prolifically that it’s no wonder there are endless zucchini recipes out there: quick breads, sautes, salads, ...

Zucchini is among our favorite prolific summer squash in the vegetable garden, and it's easy to grow. But for beginners, accounting for the plant size can be a hurdle, especially in a small garden.

A raised container bed delivers all the benefits of traditional gardening without the back pain that can come from squatting or kneeling.(Getty Images / Getty Images/iStockphoto) Growing fresh veggies ...

If you still have space in your garden or an empty place on your patio, it’s not too late to plant zucchini. The ground is warm enough, and it looks like we are in for some hot weather so they should ...

Basil is a lovely plant to have for topping off an all-day bolognese sauce or even making a fresh pesto. Especially those ...

Well, I have finally thrown in the towel. I went against the wishes of my dear wife and rather than growing a plot of zinnias to cut and bring in the house all summer, I devoted the measly ten square ...

Plant sale: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6, Columbia Hall, Fairgrounds New this year is a schedule of Saturday demonstrations. See list at bottom of story. After skipping last year, ...

There’s a joke among gardeners who grow zucchini. During good years, we tease about leaving a few baseball bat-sized zucchini on the neighbor’s stoop and doing the old ding-dong-dash just to get rid ...

Even apartment dwellers can start winter container vegetable gardening. Read on for some winter container plant ideas to enjoy homegrown vegetables through the coldest months of the year. It’s a ...