Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Your favorite summer berries are easy to grow from seed.

Strawberries are a fantastic choice for container gardening. Their compact, fast-growing nature lets you enjoy fresh berries in small spaces. Whether in hanging baskets, window boxes, or pots, these ...

I enjoy browsing the produce departments of grocery stores, especially when vegetables and fruits aren’t ready yet in our own backyard gardens. But I must admit I’m disappointed in the quality of ...

If you’d like to try something new in your fruit and vegetable garden this year, how about growing alpine strawberries? These little jewels are so much sweeter and more flavorful than large-fruited ...

Strawberries are one of nature's most delicious and versatile delicacies, suitable to enjoy alone or with a fresh fruit salad. And while buying these perfectly pink fruits from the grocery store can ...

Q. We want to plant some strawberries in our garden this winter. We’ve never grown them before so we would appreciate any planting suggestions you might have. A. In mild winter areas, this is an ...