Having grown up on the Louisiana Gulf Coast, a land of unmatched gastronomic diversity, I naively assumed that I, a passionate “foodie” and amateur chef, had tried virtually every dish common to the ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Peanuts are generally grown in southern climes. Most come from China, India, Nigeria and the southern U.S., which all fall squarely in climates in or similar to USDA hardiness zones 8-11. Which is to ...

Q. Next year, I would like to try growing peanuts in a pot on the deck. Will that work? They do well in my garden. A. Root crops generally perform poorly in containers. The soil generally is hotter in ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

Growing vegetables in containers is an activity that can bring families joy and the reward of fresh, tasty vegetables from right outside the door, said Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist ...