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Do you know orach or orache (Atriplex hortensis), also known as mountain spinach? It’s a vegetable that was once veryContinue Reading
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These vegetables all do well growing in the shade. Perfect for when your veggie garden has partial shade and your backyard isn't in full sun.
From bell peppers to chili peppers, peppers have become a staple in many cuisines around the world. While some of them can make even a grown person teary eyed and feel like their mouth is
'No Dig’ gardening, the ingenious, increasingly popular method pioneered by Englishman Charles Dowding, lets you make the most of your vegetable garden—without spending all your time weeding.
Lemongrass: How to grow it and what to do with it!
14 Vegetables You Can Grow Indoors in the Fall & Winter so you never have to miss out out gardening because of weather or space.
“Hi! I’ve just started setting up a backyard farm in my home in Winchester, UK. I’m growing vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and beans, but I’m having trouble keeping up with watering everything by hand. It’s taking a lot of time, and I’m worried I’m not watering them efficiently. What’s the best way to design an irrigation system that will save me time while making sure my veggies get the right amount of water they need?” Cheers, George, Winchester, UK. How Do I Design An Efficient Irrigation System? Setting up a backyard farm is a fantastic way to grow your own
Growing vegetables and fruits in the home garden is rewarding, but many people are put off by the backbreaking work involved at the start of the growing season. Perennial edibles are the answer to this
All you need to know to grow radishes from seed in your backyard garden.
Learn everything you need to know about growing radishes at home. Covering different varieties, when, and how to plant radishes, harvesting, and more!
Start growing cucumbers from seeds in large container that produces juicy fruits and monitors your health.
The artichoke plant is a uniquely beautiful and deliciously edible thistle with purple blooms that is a hardy addition to any yard or garden.
Learn more about the best vegetables to grow indoors so you can enjoy eating fresh and healthy vegetables throughout the year!
Grow ginger in pots for a protected, well-growing plant that can be brought indoors and grown all year long. Here's how!
Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure at the bottom of the page. Beets are a cool-season crop that can be planted in the early spring. It has many other cool-season crops that it grows well with and can be used in companion planting. Using companion … Companion Plants For Beets and What Not To Plant With Beets Read More »
Learn the key differences between a kitchen garden and a vegetable garden, and determine which garden type works best for you and your space.
Shallots are such a great culinary item to grow in your backyard garden. They are fairly easy to grow and a great crop to plant in fall. Shallots, also known as the multiplier onion and
Any vegetable can be grown in a raised bed but there are certain crops that thrive. Discover the best vegetables to grow in raised beds.
Asparagus or ‘Asparagus officinalis’ is a perennial vegetable that can be harvested year after year, once the first spears are cultivated. Although asparagus is fairly easy to grow and plant, if you've never grown it
Lettuce is a fairly easy-to-grow vegetable and offers many varieties to try in your home garden.
Slugs can cause a lot of problems for gardening enthusiasts as they can ruin precious plants, fruits and vegetables. Learn how to get rid of slugs in your garden. Though slugs and snails look harmless,
Want to learn the best vegetables for beginner gardening? This list will get you growing food in your garden with ease and without overwhelm.
Giant Pumpkins-You Can Grow 'em Too!!: Getting out in the garden can be so much fun! Choosing your plants, planning out your plot, and harvesting the fruits of your labors are all reasons that many gardeners love this spring to fall activity. But, even the most enjoyable hobbies needs …
Broccoli is a biennial crop that can typically be grown for harvest twice a year (spring and fall). It's not particularly difficult to grow, but it does require a few simple things to have a
Want to grow your own potatoes? Follow these planting techniques to grow a successful crop! How deep to plant potatoes and other tips!
There's a learning curve to raising veggies successfully. This newbie's advice will help make yours less steep.
A simple arched trellis using cattle panels is strong and beautiful. It is permanent and holds up to high winds and even heavy squash!
How do you do crop rotation in a home garden? What if you have a small space or use companion planting? Here are some basics to keep in mind.
This gardening tip is for how to hand-pollinated zucchini flowers when there are no pollinators in the garden.
