How To Grow Vegetables and Vegetable Gardening Tips
Tomatoes are by far the most popular vegetable (actually, it's a fruit) grown in home vegetable gardens.There are many different ways of planting tomatoes and everyone has their own way. Many gardeners have certain rituals and techniques they use to plant tomatoes, and some even get down right religious about their methods.There are no right or wrong ways to plant a tomato as long as the plant grows to become vigorous and productive … [Read more...]
A living mulch, or cover crop, is a low-growing plant used in the vegetable garden as a mulch. It is usually referred to as a cover crop because that is exactly what it is doing - covering the ground. The cover crop is usually grown in between rows or around plantings. Using a living mulch is a form of companion planting where plants are grown together in order to benefit each plant. … [Read more...]
Since the beginning of time man has been fascinated with inventing, improving, and using tools. Vegetable gardeners are no different. Having the right garden tool for the job can make gardening a snap, not to mention more enjoyable. Having a dull, or inadequate garden tool, can turn the simplest tasks into back-breaking misery.Every vegetable gardener has their own methods for doing things. Some gardeners can even get down-right superstitious … [Read more...]
Almost every organic vegetable that you could possibly grow in your vegetable garden has good nutritional value. Then there are some vegetables that pack a nutritional-punch that's just hard to beat. These vegetables are key to providing a balanced diet and preventing colds, flus and some diseases. Using these vegetables as a part of your daily menu can help you be more productive and feel energized. Let's take a look at seven super nutritional … [Read more...]
A new vegetable gardener may find there are endless vegetable possibilities available to grow and choosing the best ones for your first vegetable garden can seem a bit daunting. Do not let this stop you from starting your own vegetable garden. Most vegetables are fairly easy to grow with just a little TLC. It is best to choose vegetables that are not only easy to grow, but are quite prolific producers. Here are seven of the best beginner … [Read more...]
There is always much debate over whether to use seedling transplants or sow seeds directly in the vegetable garden. Many vegetable gardeners will attest that sowing seeds directly in the garden is the best practice to obtain maximum production, while other gardeners will say using transplants jump starts the growth of the plants. Here are some guidelines you can use to determine what you can transplant and what should be directly sowed into the … [Read more...]
Having a rain barrel can be a life saver in the vegetable garden during those hot summer months. The rain barrel will have plenty of reserved water when the rains slow down and you'll be able to water your plants with fresh, soft water. But is having a rain barrel worth it? Let's first discuss what a rain barrel is, then the advantages and disadvantages of using a rain barrel. … [Read more...]
Many may think a vegetable garden is typically filled with plain and boring plants, but that does not have to be the case. There are quite a few very interesting vegetables and herbs you can grow in your vegetable garden that not only please the taste buds, but also the eye.If you want to add some visual interest to your vegetable garden, try these top ten ornamentals in your vegetable garden this year.Bright Lights Swiss … [Read more...]
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