Whether it is some pesky bug or fungus, there are always issues to tend to in the garden. It seems that gardeners have always been on the cutting edge … [Read more …]
The First Vegetables of 2009
On June 1, 2009, I picked my first vegetable of the season from my vegetable garden. It was a very nice yellow straightneck squash. There should be … [Read more …]
Blooms In The Vegetable Garden
Most of the vegetables in the garden have been planted for a little over a month now, and are progressing fairly well. I thought it would be a good … [Read more …]
My Zucchini Plant Progress
My zucchini plants have been in the ground almost a month, so I figured it would be a great time to post about their progression thus far. I must say … [Read more …]
What Is Companion Planting?
Companion planting is a phrase that many gardeners have heard or read about, but what exactly is companion planting? Plainly put, companion planting … [Read more …]
What To Do If Your Vegetable Garden Fails
As the economy flounders, more and more people are becoming interested in growing their own vegetables. With this incoming wave of vegetable gardening … [Read more …]
3 Must Read Vegetable Gardening Books
If you visit your local book store, you can find possibly hundreds of books on vegetable gardening. How do you weed (no pun intended) through all … [Read more …]
Turn Your Vegetable Garden Into Paradise
If you have ever grown a vegetable garden in your background, then you have probably realized that it can get down right ugly, possibly even an eye … [Read more …]
Seed Tray Update
On March 28th, 2009, I posted in the Discover How To section about using the Burpee Seed Starting Tray. I must say after 6 days I am thoroughly … [Read more …]
The Obamas Grow a Vegetable Garden
A few weeks ago First Lady, Michelle Obama announced there will be a vegetable garden this year at The White House. The first garden at The White … [Read more …]
Get In The USDA Zone
If you are around the vegetable gardening (or any type of gardening for that matter) world long enough, sooner or later you will either read or see … [Read more …]
5 Reasons To Grow A Vegetable Garden
I do not know how many times I have been asked why I grow a vegetable garden. A friend of mine once told me I was nuts to spend all that time messing … [Read more …]
Snow In The Garden
I think it is very ironic that the day I begin Veggie Gardener, we get our first snow of the year. We do not get snow very often here in Southeast … [Read more …]
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