Most plants are pollinated by insects and organisms such as bees, birds, moths, and beetles. Plants can also be self pollinated using wind or water.

Look for vegetable and herb transplants that look healthy, have a strong roots but are not rootbound, and do not have any flowers developing on them.

Rabbits, while cute and cuddly, can be a real nuisance for urban farmers. Proper prevention is the best approach when it comes to dealing with rabbits.

Ethylene is an organic compound and natural plant hormone that stimulates the ripening of fruit, the opening of flowers, or shedding of leaves.

Learn the difference between straw and hay, and the many versatile uses of straw in your garden such as for a mulch and weed suppressant.

Leaf miners refer to the larva of different insects and can cause significant damage to your vegetable crops. Prevent them by growing lambs quarters nearby.

See our selection of unique eco-friendly gift ideas including a worm composting e-book, a garden starter kit, YUF gift certificate and more from Young Urban Farmers

Trellises, arbors, and pergolas are garden structures designed to allow plants to climb vertically, providing a unique visual feature to your garden.

Learn what different kind of vegetable seeds look like to better identify them and improve your gardening knowledge

Being a good urban farmer means having the right tools for the different jobs in the garden. We discuss the tools no gardener should be without.