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 […]
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15 Fruits and Veggies to Grow Indoors this Winter
It’s actually possible to grow avocado inside, but you’ll have to get the dwarf variety and take REALLY good care of it. Water it regularly but don’t make the soil too soggy or this could kill the plant. Carrots are a great plant to grow inside during the winter. Not only are they pretty easy to […]
15 Of The Best Veggies for Container Gardening
15 Container Gardening Veggies Container gardening works well for those with limited space. If you want a garden, but space is limited, try these 15 container gardening veggies. Container Gardening Veggies Tomatoes If you talk to any container gardener, they’ll definitely tell you that tomatoes are some of the best veggies you can grow in […]
12 Crops Perfect for Winter Gardening
One of the most famous winter crops is kale. It’s hardy, gross well, and can be used as tender sprouts or fully mature growths. You can pretty much grow any variety of onion during the winter, given that the soil doesn’t freeze over too often. You can do green onions, red onions, or really […]
Best Cold-Hardy Crops for Winter
It’s hard to pack away the gardening tools and let your yard grow still for the coming cold season. While you’ll have to cut back on lots of outdoor projects when fall and winter roll around, you can still grow some crops in your garden. Here are just a few cold-hardy veggies that are great […]
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 […]
Top 5 Vegetable Crops for Beginners
Have you decided to start a vegetable garden but nervous about taking the plunge? START SIMPLE with these top five easy-to-grow and familiar-to-eat vegetables. #1 Salad Greens Photo from Harvest to Table Why we love them: Continual harvesting beginning as early as 3 weeks after planting means fresh greens on your sandwich or a straight-from-the-garden salad. Lettuce […]
10 Fastest Growing Veggies for Your Garden
Let’s face it: some of us just aren’t born with patience. We like to get things as quickly as we can. And that can sometimes keep us from planting a garden because we think it will take months and months to get the fruits and vegetables we want now! Well, no need to avoid gardening […]
Top 10 Easy Plants for Kids to Grow
Encourage your little ones to play in the dirt by helping with the garden! Dedicate a corner of the garden just for them, and let them pick what they want to grow. All the plants listed below have been chosen because they are easy to grow. Your kids will love seeing (and even eating) the […]
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 […]