How To Grow Vegetables and Vegetable Gardening Tips
A few days ago I discussed some fabulous Christmas gift ideas for your favorite gardener. Although these are great Christmas gifts that any gardener would love to have under the tree, there might be some gardeners out there that already have these items (or similar items) out in the tool shed.For the gardener that has it all, there is one Christmas gift that will definitely brighten their day -A gift certificate from … [Read more...]
As summer slowly starts turning into fall, it is the opportune time to start getting ready for the fall crops. Most gardeners think that the garden ends with summer, but actually the fall can be the best time of year for planting.In late summer many pests are decreased in numbers, and weeds begin to slow their pace a bit. The days are still long, and the soil is warm. There are less gardening activities going on so you have more time to spend … [Read more...]
As it gets closer to time to start planting the vegetable garden, it is important to put the finishing touches on your vegetable garden plan. As many may know, I'm a huge fan of the GrowVeg.com online vegetable garden planning software. Now, I have an even bigger reason to love GrowVeg - they will soon release an updated version that comes with many awesome improvements and features. … [Read more...]
The days are gradually getting warmer, the sun is out a bit longer and it all means one thing - Spring is slowly but surely approaching. For most vegetable gardeners, it may still be a few weeks before the majority of our vegetables can be started in the garden.As spring slowly wrestles away the grip of Old Man Winter, vegetable gardeners should begin the sometimes mundane, yet essential, tasks of preparing the vegetable garden for spring. … [Read more...]
One of the most wonderful things about growing a vegetable garden is that you have the flexibility of growing what you like to eat the most. You can also control exactly how the vegetables are grown. A few weeks ago, I featured a post on creating a salsa garden as a part of your vegetable garden. If you have a specific purpose for your home grown vegetables, you can tailor your vegetable garden, or a part of your vegetable garden, to fit that … [Read more...]
It seems there is never enough room for the things we would like to grow in the vegetable garden. For most home vegetable gardeners space is a valued commodity. I cannot remember all the times I have wanted to grow a certain vegetable, but did not have the room to grow it. This can get very frustrating. Here are three tips for maximizing your vegetable garden to get the most out of a small space. … [Read more...]
I'm not sure about you, but I love fresh, homemade salsa. It is hard to beat this nutritious snack for mouth-watering flavor.There are many ways to prepare salsa, but one of the greatest advantages is it's very simple to make, and contains no cholesterol.Just chop up a few ingredients, mix them together, let them marinade for a bit, and it's ready to go!The most typical salsa recipes include ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, … [Read more...]
For someone that is new to growing a vegetable garden, the learning curve can seem quite daunting at times.With things like compost ratios, soil pH levels, and fertilizer N-P-K numbers, it may seem you need to work at NASA in order to grow your own fresh vegetables.Don't stop your seed orders just yet, it's really not that complicated to have a successful vegetable garden. Like building a strong house, a successful vegetable garden … [Read more...]
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.
Hopefully, I can learn as much from you as you do from me.
So, I'd like to welcome you to Veggie Gardener, and please do not forget to say hello. I'd love to hear from you!
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