Category Vegetables and Herbs

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

Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring You may have heard general guidelines for starting vegetable gardens, such as “don’t plant until after […]

If you’re starting to look at Greenhouse buying guides, there’s a few things you should know. It’s similar, of course, to gardening […]

Raising plants from seeds can be a rewarding and exciting way to add new varieties to your garden. Many of the best […]

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 […]

In many parts of the country, we welcomed autumn 2017 with unseasonably warm and humid conditions. And it might have fooled a […]

It’s that time of year, when freezing temperatures suddenly fade away into our distant memory and we start getting that vegetable garden […]

Fall vegetable gardening will vary greatly across hardiness zones. Gardeners in zones 8 and up, who have waited patiently through the hazy […]

Gardeners who are limited when it comes to space are always experimenting with ways to grow food vertically, and using hanging pots […]

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

A Keyhole Garden is a raised bed, lasagna garden, composting, and recycling system all rolled into one. The design creates a garden […]

Learn How to Grow Turmeric (Curcuma)   Days to germination: Started by root cuttings, not seeds Days to harvest: 250 days or […]

Thanks to an ever-growing array of tomato varieties, there’s a delicious — and colorful — option for every garden. Delightful Diversity What […]

Try your hand at growing edamame, an ancient Asian veggie that boasts terrific flavor and nutrition. Edamame is a Japanese word that […]

Plants growing vertically add an element of beauty to the vertical vegetable garden. Vertical vegetable gardening products are springing up everywhere as […]

If you are interested in growing a garden, there are lots of people offering advice from the internet, to books to even […]

Think you don’t like to eat your vegetables? Maybe you’re just bored with the options. The truth is, the world is full […]

A local gardening group was touring a greenhouse operation that grew tomatoes. The tour guide told the visitors that they removed the […]

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

Everybody needs to grow chili peppers for cooking. Even if you don’t like hot food, just a little hint of chili to […]

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

An essential ingredient in pickling, Dill is also commonly added to soups, stews, and salad dressings. In central and eastern Europe, Scandinavia, […]

Rhubarb Container Gardening Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) grows best when its roots are left undisturbed for many years, which can be difficult in […]

The best way to keep tomatoes trim and healthy is to train them onto supports and prune tall-growing kinds during the growing […]

Tips for Beginner Companion Planting While it takes time to learn the intricacies of companion planting, there are a few things you […]

With thin, dark green leaves and pale blue flowers, Rosemary is a popular and attractive herb. It is an evergreen shrub, that […]

How To Grow Glass Gem Corn Glass gem corn took the internet by storm a couple years ago, and now everyone wants […]

7 Tips for Starting Your Own Organic Garden Many readers have expressed interest in creating their own organic garden in their own […]

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