The summer is now in full swing, and although I have started to harvest my broad beans and zucchini, there is still a golden ...

A school program in Nixa that helps teach students how to grow their own food is also helping to feed families in Christian ...

Plant lettuce in rich, well-drained soil, either in the ground, raised beds, or in whiskey barrel sized (30 gallon) containers. Small containers dry out quickly.

To grow lettuce, plant it in the spring or fall, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. ... Green beans don't stay fresh for long, so they must be harvested shortly after they are fully grown.

Examples of urban food systems include hydroponics, where plants grow in a nutrient solution without soil, ... including full-grown lettuce and other crops," said lead author Liam Reynolds, ...

Monty Don’s advice for growing lettuce in April is clear: plant early and protect your plants ... It’s also very important to note that it will take several weeks for the lettuce to fully grow.