We love raised bed and container gardening for growing your own veggies in small outdoor spaces, and this project by Linsey Hasenbank combines the two by planting a salad garden in old wooden wine boxes: More

Impromptu picnics. Sharing something you made at home with others, sometimes total strangers. Lingering a little longer than usual. These are the things of summer, and when you just can't bear to host a gathering inside your house any longer, it's time to take it outdoors and onto the blanket. It's time for a picnic club. More

Grilling out is great fun, but it doesn't mean you want to look at your grill every time you're enjoying your patio or outdoor space. We just have a utilitarian grill cover that's primarily for protecting the grill, but we'd go for this if money were no object: More

If you're an apartment dweller without a lot of storage space, a portable grill can be a huge help. Equally useful on a patio or at a picnic, most are compact enough to store in a kitchen cabinet. This list of eight options includes a mix of charcoal and gas grills. If you want more information on which type of grill is right for you, check out this post for tips to help you choose. Make sure to do some comparison shopping online, as prices vary slightly from store to store. More

In the summer of 1977 Cathy and Greg Farrell enlisted the help of their friends to build a yurt in New York's Adirondack Mountains. Little did they know that humble yurt would be the start of a sprawling compound. Over the next few decades the space would grow to include a second yurt, a wood-burning hot tub, sauna, zip line, and cooking area. Now every year in late summer, dozens of the Farrells' friends meet in the woods to camp, cook and enjoy this one-of-a-kind space. More

It's Grilling Week on The Kitchn, and we know some of you might be in the market for a new outdoor grill. Beyond the well-worn charcoal versus gas debate, there are other considerations to take into account when shopping for an outdoor cooker — here's a brief guide to help you find the best grill for you. More

As an urban dweller, I must confess that grilling season leaves me frustrated. I love grilled food, everything from veg to haloumi cheese to meat and even fruit. A touch of char and smoke is all it takes for me to start salivating. In my current situation, however, I have no backyard, porch, balcony, rooftop or fire escape in which to perch even the smallest of grills. It got me to thinking about how others approach their summer grilling plans. A nice suburban yard offers numerous possibilities, but what about apartment building dwellers?

We often forget that a picnic is an excellent way to eat a solo meal, probably due to the fact that picnics are usually associated with romantic interludes or family reunions. But of course the picnic equally belongs to the single diner who may find inspiration and appreciation in a change of scenery and a few quiet moments spent in nature. More

Over the years I've owned many grills and worked in several outdoor spaces, yet one thing remains the same: you always need a place to put stuff, and you don't need to buy the extra expensive grill with all the drawers and cabinets! Instead, check out this DIY project that'll give you all the storage and prep space you need. More

The idea of dining outdoors right now is mostly a fantasy for the majority of the country, but we can still dream, can't we? Made of solid concrete that was salvaged from a remodel, this table is bound to withstand the test of time and weather. There's no snow or rain that will make it warp or rot, so if you're in the market for a new outdoor dining table, this might be a great solution! More