I come from a family of fruit growers. My maternal grandfather, a minister raised in Texas but retired in California, kept an extensive garden where he grew guavas, plums, tomatoes, and dozens of ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Like most families stuck at home during the ...

In this video, we showcase a backyard farm harvest that took just 1 hour to grow, using a simple 6-step process. Watch as we walk you through planting, tending, and harvesting in a fast and efficient ...

In a field next to a church in Compton, a farm has taken root. It provides fresh food for the neighborhood, and jobs for the formerly incarcerated. And a couple times a month, it’s transformed into a ...

PALATIN, Ill (WGN) – A Palatine High School alum has made a name for himself because of what he built in his backyard. Imagine scrapping your manicured green lawn for five inches of fertilizer. While ...

Whether you’re raising a few goats, expanding your garden or tending the family orchard, a new Loveland business aims to help. The Backyard, which opened Monday at 900 E. Colo. 402, specializes in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Co-Founder, Conspiracy of Love, and Good is the New Cool. What if an urban farm could outlast lifetimes—and help people rediscover ...