Peas do not grow like beans, which wrap around a support and grow straight up. Peas sprawl. They need to be lifted up and tied onto some kind of support to make them grow upright. This article will ...

In this video, I show you how to build a lean 2 space-saving trellis for a large raised garden bed to grow cucumbers and ...

Whether you grow mostly vegetables, mostly flowers, or a mix of both, chances are good you've wanted to put some vining plants into the mix—and that means adding a trellis to the gardenscape. A ...

Growing peas captures the essence of vegetable gardening because if you choose a good variety, then plant the seeds carefully in good soil, you are amply rewarded. Few vegetables compare with freshly ...

Give your garden a lift with a trellis. They’re versatile, vertical plant supports with lots of sculptural appeal. Even in the tiniest garden, you can find a place for a trellis. When you put up a ...

A tour through some raised beds covered in giant lettuces and other delights fed by a rich quail and chicken manure mulch!

Anyone who's ever grown an indeterminate tomato plant or sprawling squash vine in their garden knows that many edibles need a strong support system to maximize your harvest. But as easy as it is to ...

I am constantly searching for more space to garden. So when I ran out of ground, I went vertical—and the way it fundamentally changed the way people experience my garden is remarkable. Consider this a ...

'Burpeeana Early': Bred by Burpee, this pea grows 3-inch pods, each with eight to 10 peas. Burpeeana is a bush pea that grows to 24 inches in height with an 8-inch spread. 'Alderman': This is a ...

I am a tool geek. I buy the best tools and materials I can afford and those best suited to the job at hand. Poorly made tools will cost you dearly later because you'll need to replace them. Well-made ...