There’s nothing like vegetable gardening for cooking with fresh vegetables and herbs. If you’re a cook and a gardener, you’ve probably done some research about vegetable gardening and what to grow for the best flavors and results. It is important to never plant these veggies together Strategic planting might cut down on insects, diseases and […]
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Gardening Terms: What Is Companion Planting?
Plants are a lot like people–everything is better when you have a companion. That includes the vegetable plants you grow in your garden. Today we’re talking more about companion planting, and why it can help you grow the best vegetable garden yet! What Is Companion Planting? Even a garden needs friends–and not just the people […]
Vegetables For A Short Growing Season
Do you live in a colder climate where it’s harder to grow vegetables? Even if your area doesn’t have a long gardening season, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow any vegetables at all. You just need to know the best vegetables for a short growing season. There is actually a good variety of short growing […]
Gardening Guide: Artichoke
Must Know Plant Care Tips: When growing artichokes for vegetable garden, harvest the immature bud before it begins to open. To do so, cut the stem of each one about 1 or 2 inches below the base of the bud. If you’re in zone 8, 9, or 10, you’ll get your main crop […]
Gardening Guide: Summer Squash
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Your squash will grow quickly in warm temperatures, so check them daily for grown so they don’t get too big. The more often you harvest your squash, the more you’re likely to get from your plants. It likes fertile, loamy soil that is well-drained. Mulch is beneficial to […]
Veggies You Can Grow in Your Front Yard
Most people reserve their vegetable gardens for the backyard. But more and more people are starting to use the space in their front yards to grow attractive veggie plants. Front yards often have fewer trees, so they get more sunshine. And few things bring more curb appeal than an attractive vegetable patch. Here tips for […]
6 Crops to Begin Growing in March
When March arrives and the weather starts to warm up a bit, many gardeners start planning out their crops. The great news is that you don’t have to wait until Memorial Day to get a jump on the season. In fact, here are 6 garden crops you can start growing this month, right inside your home or […]
All You Need to Know about Fall Gardening
Although the garden is still the same, planting vegetables in the fall can be a little different than during the spring and summer. There are a few extra steps added into the mix that help ensure the healthiest most productive garden. Here are a few of those steps to fall vegetable gardening. Choose Your Veggies […]
DIY Tomato Cage Ideas
When it comes to gardening, sometimes figuring out the best way to grow things can be a hassle. Different plants require different amounts of spacing, watering schedules, seed depth, etc. Tomatoes are a plant that likes to grow upward, and tomato cages are a great way to facilitate that growth. Here are a few simple […]
7 Simple Tips for Growing Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the most popular veggies for food gardeners, and rightly so–there isn’t much in life better than a fresh tomato straight from the garden to your mouth. However, like with any plant, tomatoes have their preferences. Before you start digging up dirt, check out these simple tips for growing tomatoes to ensure […]