If you've had a simmering interest in gardening but have been hesitant because of low light conditions at home, try a mobile garden in a wagon. Maximizing sun exposure on plants is easy on a wagon garden, where you can effortlessly pull your garden seasonally to the areas in your home with the most sunlight, inside or out. Growing herbs and vegetables is a fun and eco-friendly way to supplement your trips to the local farmer's market or grocery store. More

I've been gardening in containers for a few years but this year my 2-yr-old was able to help me. We live in an apartment with a relatively small balcony, but I still wanted to create a special place for him that he'd enjoy spending time in. The result was a "toddler snacking garden" (plus my herb garden) with a few magical touches and a play space for little hands.
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While I would give my left arm to have a private backyard, for now a plot of land where I can grow succulents will do just fine. If you recall, all I had before was a stoop--so I've definitely graduated (not to mention, there isn't a lot of upkeep).
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Who doesn't love a good planter box? They are just so versatile and add visual interest to your garden, big or small, indoors or out. Here is one that takes the average garden box and puts a little urban spin on it. More

Diana Richards is an interior designer living and working in Brooklyn. Together with her boyfriend, Chris Miller, Diana has turned a builder's standard roof deck into a special place to hang out, and she's done it all on a budget! Nearly everything on the roof has been scavenged, recycled or reused. More

It's getting to be the perfect time to plant. But you don't need to go out and spend a fortune at the nursery to start a container garden on your stoop or windowsill. Jump below on cheap ways to start or add to your garden. More

Composting kitchen scraps for use in the garden is a classic green living practice, but there are many kitchen waste items that can also be put to good use in other ways in the garden. From hot peppers to paper towel rolls, here are seven kitchen waste items to make your home and garden healthy and happy. More

Plants are well known for their de-stressing and air-purifiing abilities — both pretty nice pluses when it comes to dorm living. Plus, they just look nice. If you'd like to have a plant or two, but aren't sure what can survive in a cramped space with one window, check out this list from the Daily Green. More

There are plenty of benefits to having a garden beyond its potential financial savings, like education, stress relief, physical activity, knowing where your food comes from, just plain fun! (Which is great, because we seriously doubt we have recouped our investment in wood for raised bed.) But still, it is possible to place a value on each square footage of plants that you grow. See the most profitable and least profitable garden plants to grow in your yard or balcony. More

David Edrington, from Eugene, Oregon, needed a solution to the growing pile of yard and gardening tools amassing in his garage; over time, the idea of a simple gardening shed evolved into a structure with lots of uses — and lots of character. Using plenty of recycled and vintage building materials, the Edringtons created a small haven in their yard that has become a delight for the whole family. More