Incorporating earth-friendly elements In Bob Buchbinder and Lynn Pearson's San Francisco backyard, gently curving paths link several stylish spaces-indoor, outdoor, and in between. Many of the materials are recycled; most of the plants need little in the way of care or even water.
Tips for Sustainable Gardening This video podcast series is available on iTunes. Or watch the video podcasts below.
A sustainable garden, one that supports the local ecosystem and spurns chemical intervention, can be as beautiful as it is virtuous. Jennifer Carlson thought about how each part of her Seattle backyard garden could be engineered so that it would add up to one self-supporting loop.
By Marie Iannotti Nothing tastes as good as home grown, fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. It doesn't take a lot of skill or space to grow something delicious in the backyard. Here's a collection of great tips and ideas to turn your home garden into a gourmet's delight.
Here's all you need to know about what to plant in a garden filled with vegetables. Determining How Much Space You Need Once you know what you want to plant, you can figure out how plan a vegetable garden with the right amount of space.
27 users recommend Summer Fog Farm began as a clean-up project seven years ago, before an injury forced me to retire early from my job on the Golden Gate ferries. The back yard behind my apartment in San Francisco's fog-bound Richmond District was so choked with weeds and brush I could hardly fight my way through it.
Backyard Vegetable Garden "Our Backyard Food Factory" This is how our family refers to our small backyard vegetable garden. In just 500 sq.ft. (20' x 25'), we enjoy a wealth of fresh vegetables up to eight months of the year.
