How to Grow a Vertical Garden

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Verticle gardening is basically an extension of the "bean tepee" idea. It's a method of growing more with less space by using vertical structures. Obviously not all vegetables can be grown this way, but with a little creativity more than just vining plants can be grown vertically.Many vegetables and herbs can be grown vertically including: green beans sugar snap peas snow peas pole … [Read more …]

Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Shade

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Every gardener dreams of the perfect garden location; one with full sun, fertile soil and good drainage. The reality is that many of us need to work … [Read more …]

Grow Cool Weather Mustard Greens

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Mustard isn't just a popular condiment. It's also a nutritious green that can be eaten raw or cooked, and it's easily grown in the vegetable or herb … [Read more …]

Five Herbs to Grow From Seed

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Herbs are a wonderful addition to the vegetable garden, and many can be grown easily from seed. The five herbs below can be grown in a traditional … [Read more …]

Front Yard Vegetable Gardens

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No matter how small a home's yard may be, it's always possible to grow vegetables, especially if the front yard is converted from a traditional green … [Read more …]

How to Grow Fava Beans

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Fava beans (Vicia faba L. ) should be grown by every vegetable gardener at least once. Their buttery taste can't be judged based on the dried, store … [Read more …]

How to Grow Turnips

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Turnips are very easy to grow in the garden, providing both greens and a root vegetable. They became popular for the kitchen in the 17th century, but … [Read more …]

Growing Cool Weather Kale

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Kale is a cool weather plant that can not only withstand some frost, it actually improves the taste. While many gardeners pass it by for more popular … [Read more …]

How to Grow Swiss Chard

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Swiss chard is a cool weather heirloom vegetable that is treasured in the garden because it's easy to grow, nutritious, has few pests and a long … [Read more …]

Cold Frames for Beginners: Part Two

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In the first part of the post on cold frames I went over variations on assembling your own using the basics. Once you've collected the materials for … [Read more …]

Vegetable Garden Troubleshooting: Part III

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I noticed several more questions in the comments, which were enough for another troubleshooting post.  Sometimes I know the answer from experience, … [Read more …]

Midsummer Vegetable Troubleshooting: Part II

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This is part two of the garden troubleshooting questions.  Depending on the response I may continue to do this every month.  Even those of us who … [Read more …]

Midsummer Vegetable Troubleshooting: Part 1

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Troubleshooting isn't just for computers. Sometimes questions crop up because of a new problem or situation in our garden.  Just when we … [Read more …]

How to Survive a Heat Wave

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Vegetable plants need nutrients, sun and water to thrive. If they are popped into the soil and left on their own they most likely will do poorly, … [Read more …]

How To Mulch Your Vegetable Garden

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Mulching is one of the best things we can do for your vegetable garden. Properly placed mulch helps control the weeds, keeps the soil from drying out … [Read more …]

Growing Lemon Scented Herbs

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Lemon scented herbs are a delight to grow in the garden and use in the kitchen. There is a nice selection of plants to choose from that emit the … [Read more …]

Companion Planting With Herbs

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Companion planting in the garden has most likely been around for as long as man has been planting seeds. It's simply a method of partnering up … [Read more …]

Succession Planting for the Home Gardener

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 What is succession planting, and how can it help the home gardener? An example serves as the best explanation. Peas are a cool weather crop and can … [Read more …]

Grow Your Own Salad Greens

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Many of us grew up in a time when a salad consisted of iceberg lettuce and assorted vegetables. Some restaurants still stick with the standard salad … [Read more …]

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