To make sure that you get the freshest, juiciest, and biggest ones, here are 7 tips to keep in your mind when growing tomatoes.
Zucchini is one of the easiest plants for new gardeners to grow. With these seven helpful tips for growing zucchini plants, you will have a great harvest!
Learn how to grow hollyhocks with step-by-step instructions, from sowing seeds to successful growth, and enjoy their beauty all season.
NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…
It's time to learn how to grow tomatillos – the lesser-known, zesty cousin of the tomato. They add a tangy twist to your favorite dishes.
Because it's always mojito season somewhere.
Vertical vegetable gardening saves space, helps avoid pests and disease, makes harvesting easier, and adds beauty to your garden.
Learn how to grow ranunculus (even if you live in a hot summer climate like the low desert of Arizona) with these 5 tips.
Follow this step-by-step guide for growing chard plants from chard seeds, like the biennial Fordhook Giant, with success. Use these tips addressing spacing, germination, full sun, mulch, and how to sow seeds so that you have a successful growing season with enormous yields. #grow #swiss #chard
Beets are grown for their roots as well as greens. Learn how to grow beets to add flavor and a healthy kick to your garden harvests.
What to do with sage when you don't want your bountiful harvest to go to waste! There are so many ways that you an use it, as food and medicine!
Never heard of borage plant? You're not alone. Here are some terrific reasons to consider welcoming this easy-to-grow plant with lovely edible star-shaped flowers into your garden! Read on to learn about excellent borage uses
If you like growing zucchini, you'll love learning about the space saving method of how to trellis zucchini. In reality, you can pretty much trellis almost any vegetable that has a vine including tomatoes, melons, and many more! This climbing vegetable is easy to grow, but best of all, can save you a ton of space when you help it grow on a trellis! Another great thing about growing zucchini on a trellis is that it won't overtake your other plants or vegetables! Because zucchini is a vine vegetable, when planted on the ground (not on a trellis), it can
Garlic is a crop that you can plant in the fall to be harvested in midsummer. Homegrown garlic tastes great, take up very little room in your garden, and doesn’t require a great deal of
If you're growing cilantro, the main thing to ask yourself is if you're doing it right. Check out this great method to get the best results.
Your soups, salads, and sauces have never tasted so fresh! Here’s how to never run out of organic tomatoes again.
All about planting, pruning, and harvesting basil. Includes tips for growing basil in containers, growing basil indoors, and how to grow basil in Arizona.
Learn how to grow nasturtiums, and add bright pops of color to your garden (and spice to your salad) with this easy to grow edible flower.
7 Tips for Growing Gladiolus - Here's a couple of tips to help you get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to growing Gladiolus.
These are the herbs that grow well together and those that don't. Companion planting has long been recognized as a valuable technique in gardening, and when
Beets are a staple in any homesteaders garden. They’re super nutritious plants that can be used for everything from sauteed greens to harvesting sugar from the roots. I happen to love the flavor of a homegrown beet, and once I figured out these tricks to growing beets, I was thrilled. Did you know beets are...
Learn all my tips and tricks for having a successful vegetable garden in zone 9b. I've lived in this zone my entire life and share my top tips!
Clematis is the workhorse of so many yards and gardens across the country.
Keep a fresh supply right at your scissor tips.
Grow delphiniums for the summer-blooming garden, and the tall flower spires provide a focal point of interest in any garden setting.
Learn how to grow low-maintenance zinnias and add a long-lasting pop of color to your garden during even the hottest months of the year.
Although fussy to grow in cooler areas, eggplant thrives in warm weather. Learn how to grow eggplant, and add this beautiful fruit (yes, eggplant is a fruit) to your garden and table.
Growing sprouts and microgreens at home is a great way to get fresh greens all year long. In this article we answer our reader's most popular questions.
Want to start growing basil but don’t know where to start? Here’s everything you need to know to plant, grow and enjoy a thriving basil plant in your home.
Learn how to make sweet potato slips with the faster soil methods or the traditional water method in this blog post.
Want to build a garden trellis that's cheap and easy? These DIY trellis ideas for the garden are quick to make and don't cost much.
Hello hot gardening. Hot peppers offer wonderful variety both for culinary creation and cultivation. Jalapeño peppers are a popular choice for home cultivation because they live in the medium range of the Scoville “heat” scale for peppers, which makes them a versatile ingredient for many dishes. We share some
Okra is a staple in many southern gardens. Learn how to grow okra in your garden, including seed starting, care, and harvest instructions!
How to grow cantaloupe that is deliciously sweet and bursting with flavor. From choosing the right variety to harvesting at the perfect time.
Tips on how to grow a cut flower garden including how to layout your garden, amending soil, and flowers to choose for scented bouquets
Learn all about growing spinach in your backyard garden- including how to start spinach from seed and when to harvest for the best taste and flavor...
Learning how to grow bell peppers in your home garden is so worth it! See how to plant, grow and harvest bell peppers to enjoy a taste you just can't buy.
Pick big, luscious blackberries right from your own backyard with our easy tips for growing blackberries, from planting to pruning.
Growing sweet potatoes is simple and rewarding. Learn how to grow sweet potatoes from slips, plus when to harvest and how to cure sweet potatoes!
The best way to ensure that a plant grows to its maximum potential is to give it what it needs. In the case of basil, it is a lot of warmth, plenty of bright sunlight and
Overtime we all learn tips and tricks which help us grow our vegetables... Here are some do's and don'ts about tomato plant care. [LEARN MORE]
Companion planting with your eggplant can help your plants grow better. Learn what the best eggplant companion plants to plant for the best results.
If you would like to add more fruit to your garden, learning how to grow ground cherries is a simple way to do it.
Most people can grow tomatoes, but not everyone can produce a bountiful supply of delicious and sweet tomatoes. Follow these pro tips and you will be able to.
Follow these Phalaenopsis orchid care tips to grow and enjoy these beautiful plants in your tropical jungle.
Watermelons are a delightfully traditional way to celebrate summer. Learn how to grow these delicious beauties in your garden now on Gardener’s Path.
