One of the things that makes growing a vegetable garden so much fun is starting your own seeds. You can actually be a part of the growth of your plants during it's complete life cycle, from seed to harvest. That's a very exciting process, indeed!Some times starting seeds can be just as exciting and fun as harvesting and enjoying the fruits of your garden.I'm always in search of a product, or process, that makes starting seeds more … [Read more...]
Tomatoes are without a doubt the most popular home-grown vegetable. There are many reasons for their popularity, such as great taste, an abundance of cultivars to choose from, and the ease of growing. Every home vegetable gardener should have tomatoes as a member of their garden. … [Read more...]
One of the best tools a vegetable gardener can have in their arsenal is a garden journal. A garden journal is an excellent way to keep track of your day to day activities in the garden. It is also very useful for keeping data on new tricks or tips you may have come across. Having a garden journal is like having your own personal gardening helper.What To Use for a Garden JournalYou can use whatever you would like! You can go to an office … [Read more...]
We are slowly creeping up on Spring, and it is time to begin preparation for planting the vegetable garden. One of the most useful tools a vegetable gardener can have for that preparation is a garden plan.What Is a Garden Plan?In basic terms, it is just how it sounds - a plan for the garden. A garden plan can be documented many ways. It can be written instructions with a hand drawn map, a computer generated map, or a combination of all of … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce:3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 (28-ounce) cans plum tomatoes and their juices, crushed with your hands 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 3 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil … [Read more...]
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 with a garden when I could just go to the market and buy all the vegetables I wanted.Sure, if I hit the lottery.Well, I told him that he was nuts for NOT growing a garden. So if you are one of those people that are sitting on the fence on whether to grow your own vegetables - here are five … [Read more...]
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 Virginia - perhaps once or twice a year.I am looking forward to Spring and getting out in the garden. I am currently working on my Garden Plan, which I will be posting here in the coming weeks, after it is completed. … [Read more...]
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Hi, my name is Tee Riddle and I'm passionate about growing fresh, organic vegetables.
I'm intrigued by heirloom vegetables, and crazy about sharing my passions with others.
It is my wish to share as much of my vegetable knowledge that I can with you.
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