If your only growing space is on a deck or patio, don’t fret.Almost any veg can grow in a container. I began to grow vegetables in containers primarily out of necessity. With a tree-filled yard, I could plant tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables in need of full sun only in the scarce pockets of sun….

Apartment, condo and townhome residents and anyone else gardening in a small space, we salute you. A tiny or even non-existent yard won’t stop you—your love for plants and ingenuity, creativity and commitment to growing on balconies, window boxes and indoor windowsills is inspiring. And, from mitigating heat islands to providing food and habitat for…

Forests of the northern Midwest offer more than just a beautiful environment—they also represent an opportunity for small-scale food foraging. Not only is foraging fun and filling, it can help you feel a closer connection to nature and to the people who came before you. Here is a list of potential foraging opportunities, though certainly…