As you learn how to grow chives, you will realize they are simple and beneficial to have around. Whether you already have an existing herb garden and you want to add to it, or if you’re just starting fresh by planting chives, you’re going to love this easy-to-grow herb. Chives are a hardy perennial, so they’re a …
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If you never grew vegetables before, starting a veggie garden might be a daunting task. But don’t worry: today we’ll look at how to start a vegetable garden for beginners, and by the end you finish reading this, you’ll know what you should grow in your first vegetable garden. This may seem like an obvious …
Most northern gardeners strive to squeeze garden production into the summer’s short growing season, but few bother to plant crops they can harvest during the snowy months. Imagine adding fresh, homegrown vegetables to the menu at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. By planting crops that withstand frigid temperatures, and by utilizing practices that will make your …
How to grow Brussels sprouts, the sweet, nutty, mini cabbage like plant that Christmas just cannot do without. But don’t just save your sprouts for your Christmas dinner as there is so much to this garden vegetable, and the over boiled, sour tasting, green, soggy balls that so many of us were used to does …
Oregano (Origanum spp.) is one of my must-grow herbs due to its versatility in the kitchen and low maintenance in the garden. But I might not be utilizing its full potential! Oregano serves an excellent companion for many plants, offering such benefits as deterring common garden pests, attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects, and providing …
Tennessee is home to a wealth of beautiful native trees, shrubs, vines, and other plants. Unfortunately, though, these native species are threatened by the encroachment of aggressive, fast-growing weeds. These invasive plants in Tennessee cause havoc not only on native ecosystems but also on the economy, by impacting everything from agriculture to outdoor recreation. As …
Is avocado a fruit or vegetable? When you ask someone whether an avocado is a fruit or a vegetable, their intuitive answer would probably be a vegetable. This answer could be because avocados are often associated with savory foods and other vegetables, like a salad. However, the anatomy of an avocado holds the clue as …
Cruciferous vegetables, also known as Brassica vegetables are true super foods and a great addition to any vegetable garden. We’ll look at how to prepare the soil for these delicious veggies and share a cruciferous vegetables list you can grow in your garden. These vegetables are a fantastic source of nutrients such as vitamin A, …
Most homes today are overstuffed, and yours is probably no exception. We tend to buy new things without getting rid of what they’re supposed to replace. Other times, we simply get new things just because. And then, we accumulate family memorabilia that we just can’t part with. Outdoor sheds solve our need for extra room. …
When you plant your first raspberry patch, there appears to be a lot of empty space around the vertical-growing canes, and it can be tempting to fill in those bare spots with some companion plants. However, raspberries send up new canes every year and may need that extra space as they fill out and spread. …