Garden season is here. Many gardeners tend to grow flowers in front, and vegetables in back, and that’s a fine way to garden. But did you realize you can get more from your vegetable garden if you also plant flowers nearby? It’s true, but it depends on which flowers. There are several
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Gardening Guide: Beets
Growing beets is a great idea, any way you slice it. Fresh, roasted, pickled, steamed, or canned, they add a lot to your garden and to your cooking. Grow Zone Recommendation: Growing beets is recommended in USDA zones 8 to 10. The warm climate means you can plant more beets from seed every
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Gardening Guide: Rutabaga
Must Know Plant Care Tips: If you’re impatient, rutabaga may not be for you as they take 3 to 4 months to be ready for harvest. The kale-like foliage is delicious in soups or salads. While the bulbs can grow to the size of a softball or even larger, you’ll get better
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Gardening Guide: Rhubarb
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Rhubarb requires well-drained soil but does need regular watering. When planting, space rows 2 to 3 feet apart, with individual plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Each plant will use about 1 square yard of garden space. Don’t plant them deep — just 1 or 2 inches below
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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
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10 Vegetable Gardening Hacks Beginners NEED to Know
For those with experience, vegetable gardening can be one of the great joys and pastimes of life. Vegetable gardening for beginners, however, can be a whole different story. If you’re new to the whole gardening thing, you might need help deciding what to plant, where to plant it, how to time your harvest, and
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Vegetable Gardening: NEVER Plant These Veggies Together
There’s noting like cooking with fresh vegetables and herbs. If you’re a cook and a gardener, you’ve probably done some research about vegetable gardening and planning for the best flavors and results. After all, why not take advantage of plants that do well planted together? Strategic planting might cut down on insects, diseases, or
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Tomatoes Not Turning Red? Here’s Why
You know the feeling — you plant your favorite type of tomato plants, then water and wait. And wait. And wait. For some unknown reason, your tomatoes grow and look fabulous…but stay fabulously green. If you’re tired of being patient and you’re ready for those tomatoes to ripen on the vine, here’s what you can
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How to Grow the Best Root Veggies
For a delicious and abundant fall harvest, there is nothing better than root vegetables. Since growing them successfully requires a different technique than other garden plants, let’s go over some important tips for growing root veggies yourself. 1. Choose a Location If your garden has well-drained soil that is slightly acidic and has some quality
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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
