“I just moved to a home with very limited garden space, but with a large patio. I would like to try gardening in containers this summer. Can you provide advice on getting started?” There are many ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...

If you're short on space or don't have time for a traditional garden, why not consider growing edible crops in containers. Just about any vegetable, herb, and many fruits can be grown in containers.

Cannas have made a comeback. Big time. Once a favorite of formal and regimented Victorian plots, these structural tropical plants are turning up the heat in all sorts of gardens. Garden centers, box ...

Colorful and exotic, cannas bring a tropical note into a garden, either as a back-up for other plants or as a solo act. I'm anticipating the bright yellow blooms of giant "King Humbert" cannas in my ...