Note: A version of this column ran Jan. 15, 2016. Virtually any container that you can cut or punch drainage holes into can be used for vegetable gardening. Styrofoam ice chests, livestock watering ...

Transform your garden into a breathtaking oasis with this brilliant DIY decor idea using leftover plastic containers! Unleash your creativity and learn how to turn everyday items into charming garden ...

Years ago, Dennis Wool gardened in commercially made, self-watering containers because his soil was so poor. When his need for more boxes out priced his pocketbook, he looked around for a cheaper way ...

The majority of rainwater harvesting tools require a downspout, but these methods make it possible without needing to use ...

Bay Village Green Team rain barrel workshop, 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, at Bay Village Community House, 303 Cahoon Road. Presented by Amy Roskilly of the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Parents who missed the window this spring for planting seeds in a garden with kids — or those who want to continue the fun — still can get their fingers dirty with child-friendly containers this late ...

Many gardeners choose to raise plants in containers or in raised beds. Those with limited gardening space and those who love patio accents find that containers fit the bill. Those with poor soil or ...

If you're short on space, or at least space for some plants, here's one way to build a little container garden that won't take up a ton of real estate on your floor or patio: use some plastic milk ...

GRAND RAPIDS -- David and Yvonne Woodard were feeling pretty sustainable Friday afternoon as they stowed two brand-new rain barrels in the back of their minivan. The white barrels were free, made out ...