When I sow seeds of beets and Swiss chard, no matter how careful I am in sowing, they are still way overcrowded, grow in clumps and are very small in size. I need some advice on how to thin these ...

It's always exciting when your seeds start sprouting up in garden beds or in starter trays. So the idea that you should get rid of some of the tender little seedlings to thin out the plants seems ...

Beets are a gardener’s delight, vibrant, earthy, and packed with nutrition, but they can be surprisingly tricky to grow. From stunted bulbs and overcrowded seedlings to split roots and pest damage, ...

Years ago I received a letter — yes, I wrote this column in pre-email days, too — from a reader who wanted me to know she had planted some very special beet seeds, as each developed three or four ...

Beets are commonly grown for their bulbous roots, but their tops can also be harvested for greens, and they are an excellent source of Vitamin A as well as calcium. Beet juice is sometimes used in ...