Did you know that mid-summer is one of the very best times to replant your vegetable garden with seeds? Whether you grow in a traditional garden, raised beds, or containers, there’s still plenty of time to grow a fresh crop of delicious vegetables before the season comes to an end. While most gardeners put all …
Did you know that there are some vegetables and herb that you should never plant near your tomato plants in the garden? Unfortunately, while gardeners often focus on sunlight, watering, and fertilizer, many forget one important factor that can make a huge difference in how well tomato plants perform – companion planting. Some plants help …
Whether you grow your own seedlings or purchase transplants from a local nursery or store, one thing is for sure – you need to make sure to take the time to harden off your transplants outdoors before planting them in the ground! If there is one spring gardening topic that causes a fair amount of …
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 …
Looking to grow your first vegetable garden this year? Whether you are brand new to vegetable gardening or a seasoned veteran, there are a few tried and true tips that go a long way in keeping gardening both fun and productive. Contrary to popular belief, growing a productive vegetable garden doesn’t mean having to buy …
When it comes to growing sweet peppers, the choices now available are simply astonishing! It used to be that most home gardeners were limited to planting and harvesting the traditional sweet varieties of red, yellow or orange bell peppers. It was simply all you could find to plant. But those days are long gone! With …