Did you know that when and how you harvest the vegetables in your garden can make a big difference in both the quality and quantity of your crops? For many gardeners, the biggest concern is knowing when to pick crops at just the right time. Pick too early, and the produce won’t have time to …
Did you know that how you care for your asparagus plants in the summer can have a big impact on their health? And even more – on the size and quality of next year’s spears? So much is made about growing asparagus that sometime caring for plants after the harvest is overlooked. In fact, in …
When it comes to growing eggplant, there are a few tried and true secrets that can make all the difference between a bountiful harvest, or having plants that struggle to survive and produce. Eggplant is quite the super fruit in terms of nutritional value (yes, it is technically a fruit and not a vegetable). Not …
You might just be surprised how easy it can be to grow an entire vegetable garden in containers – no matter where you live! You don’t need a large backyard or a big garden to grow fresh food. In fact, as long as you have a porch, patio or deck that gets a dose of …
If you are looking for a simple way to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs – all without the space and time commitment a conventional garden requires, a 5 gallon bucket garden is the perfect answer! Container gardening continues to grow in popularity each and every year. Not only does it allow those who might not …
Growing in raised beds is a great way to enjoy flower and vegetable gardening without encountering many of the difficulties traditional backyard gardens can pose. For starters, raised beds do not require a large growing area or existing soil to create. In fact, you don’t have to have a yard at all. Raised bed gardens …
Looking for a few unique tomato plants to grow this year to add a little flair and bold flavor to your garden? When it comes to growing tomatoes in the garden, or in pots or containers for that matter, there is no need to settle for planting the same old typical varieties year after year. …
When it comes to selecting the best cucumber plants to grow this year, success really boils down to finding the right plants for your space and needs. Cucumbers are one of the tastiest crops a gardener can grow. And one of the more popular plants too. In fact, cucumbers rank second only behind the beloved …
How you prepare your garden for winter this fall plays a huge roll in how your garden will perform and produce next year. All too often, the vegetable garden plot become an afterthought as autumn settles in. Once plants begin to lose their vigor, and production slows or stops all together, many gardeners simply let …
Learning to grow, harvest and store your own crop of potatoes is one of the easiest ways to produce lasting food from your garden. Unlike tomatoes, cucumbers and many other garden vegetables, potatoes don’t require canning or freezing for long term storage. In fact, once harvested and cured, all they really need to keep for …