Tag Archives: vegetables and herbs

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you want to keep a little bit of your summer garden with you all year long, you can do so by […]

Save the seeds from some of your favorite garden vegetables to replant next year! Here’s our seed-saving guide for beginners. Generally, you will […]

While many of our gardens start winding down in September, southern areas of the United States are coming into prime gardening season. […]

August is a fabulous month in the vegetable garden for many of us. The summer crops are overwhelming us with their productivity […]

As winter crops, kale and collards can’t be beat. These two members of the cole family are the least problematic and hardiest […]

Cowpeas, also called Black Eyed Peas, are a favorite southern bean. Although the young leaves are edible, most gardeners grow them for […]

Sweet potatoes are a straight-forward but frost-tender crop – they thrive in hot conditions and are drought-resistant once established. They don’t need […]

Chilies make a beautiful and satisfying crop. The colors are stunning: reds, purples, yellows and oranges, and there is a chili to […]

Onions: Growing Guide Plant your sets early in the spring. Onions do best if the temperature is cool when they start to […]

When you think of cooking, what herbs come to mind? Rosemary, Basil, Oregano, Peppermint, and Sage? Perhaps Lavender, Thyme, and Tarragon make […]

Most epicureans use garlic on an almost daily basis to enhance the flavor of our culinary creations. Another plant that can be […]

From echinacea to lemon balm, growing medicinal herbs in your home garden can provide convenient access to many natural remedies. Even urban […]

Tomato container gardens are an alternative to a traditional tomato garden. Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables, well in this […]

Mesclun and Salad Greens are a fun and flavorful choice for any gardener, regardless of your experience level. They’re easy to grow, […]

Grow spinach in cool weather. Sow it in the garden as early as the ground can be worked in spring. Make succession […]

Days to germination: 4 to 8 days Days to harvest: 90 to 100 days Light requirements: Full sun Water requirements: Water frequently […]

Add lavender to your farmers’ market shopping list Maybe you’re thinking of planting lavender because it’s a beautiful addition to any flowerbed […]

Celery is a cool-weather crop. It requires 16 weeks of cool weather to come to harvest. Start seed indoors 8 to 10 […]

It’s hard to believe there was a time when garlic wasn’t a staple in the kitchen. Today there are over 600 cultivated […]

If you’re longing for fresh herbs during cold, wet winter days—take heart. With a little preparation, plant know-how and winter protection, it’s […]

It’s time to start thinking about a fall vegetable garden. As temperatures begin to wind down, you can begin to plant the types […]

If you find celery hard to grow—and the cost of buying it prohibitive—then lovage (Levisticum officinale) may be just what you’re looking […]

Horseradish is a perennial root crop, planted from tuberous roots rather than seeds. Once you plant a few cuttings, they take hold […]

Heirlooms are any plant that has been grown for at least 50 years commercially or that has been passed down through a […]