Category Vegetables and Herbs

Despite what many people think, July is definitely not too late to start planting vegetables in the garden. If circumstances have prevented […]

Growing tomatoes in pots is one way to enjoy fresh tomatoes, even if you’ve never gardened before! Fresh tomatoes are becoming more […]

Vegetable gardening weed control can be effective with time and energy. Start weeding your garden early and regularly throughout the season. Keep […]

When most people picture a vegetable garden, they imagine a spot that bakes in the sun all day. For some vegetables, such […]

Potatoes are usually grown from other potatoes. You plant a whole, small potato, or a piece of a larger one for a […]

This is the time when days grow longer and warmer, so it is a busy month in the garden for both plants […]

Bell peppers are native to North, Central, and South America as well as to the Caribbean. Over time they have not only […]

March is a guessing game in the garden. Will it warm up soon? Will it stay warm? Will the rains start/stop? About […]

Learn growing tomatoes in hanging basket if you have a balcony garden, this way they’ll not take much space. Juicy, plump, small, big, […]

October Gardening is entirely dependent on the weather. If there’s an Indian Summer, there is no better time of year to be […]

Potatoes can be grown in a small space and on a small scale in any kind of bag that holds at least […]

Beets are the most intense vegetable and originated in the Mediterranean region. They come in different varieties, red, gold and candy striped. […]

Have you heard of heirloom carrots? Multicolored heirloom carrots have captured the imagination of diners. Now you too can grow these ancient […]

A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is grown for its edible, immature flower heads. One of the most nutritious vegetables, broccoli […]

Planting Tomatoes Tomatoes need at least six to eight hours of sun a day to produce well. Full sun is best, especially […]

Productive Peppers In 6 Steps Planning to grow peppers this season? Great! Peppers are chock-full of good flavor and nutrition. Here’s a […]

Tips For Growing Spinach Tasty, nutritious spinach is one of the first crops planted in spring. It’s higher in iron, calcium and […]

Tips For Growing Cauliflower Many people are afraid to try growing cauliflower because they think it’s finicky, or that it’s a crop […]

Rhubarb, easy-to-grow perennial is great for pies and jams, especially when coupled with strawberries. It comes to life when temperatures rise into […]

How to make your own garden tower The Garden Tower allows you to grow up to 50 food-producing plants in 4 square […]

Eggplants are a staple crop in many gardens, but growing eggplants isn’t always easy. Members of the tomato family, they’re subject to […]

How to Grow Peas Whether you grow English peas for shelling, or edible-podded snow and snap peas, there’s nothing like the taste […]

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a hardy herb grown for its flavor, which is added to many dishes, as well as its use […]

Growing medicinal herbs and plants at home is a must for every herb garden enthusiast. If you love to garden, the apothecary […]

Mint in the Garden All types of mint (including sweet mint, spearmint, peppermint, and chocolate mint) are fast-growing, spreading plants, so you […]

Peppers grow well in raised beds, containers, and in-ground gardens. The brilliant hues and full-bodied flavors of peppers have assured them a central […]

Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have […]

One of the oddest looking vegetables you can grow is kohlrabi With its large, edible, bulbous stem sitting underneath big, cabbage-like leaves, […]

Yellow leaves are a common symptom of sick plants, but a closer look can reveal clues that help gardeners get to the […]

Growing Garlic Indoors Growing garlic indoors is not difficult and you’ll be able to get the supply of fresh green stalks, flowers, […]