Radishes are one of the fastest-growing vegetables: after only 4 short weeks you can enjoy their crisp, spicy fruit. But what if you planted more than you could eat, or got busy and forgot to harvest them at the right time? This is what happened to us this year and I decided to let our …
Vegetable Gardening
Cucurbit vegetables come in many different shapes and sizes, from giant pumpkins to miniature gherkins, and although they all need healthy, nutritious soil, they have their own little growing preferences. When you learn more about these vegetables and how best to grow them, you can enjoy your favorite cucurbit plants whenever you want. What do …
It’s easy for new or aspiring vegetable gardeners to get discouraged. With so many bugs and diseases, many choose not to start a garden. But I’m here to tell you that easy vegetable gardening is still possible if you know a few things. Start with a small patch in your backyard where you can keep …
Planning a large vegetable garden will involve creating permanent structures such as storage sheds and compost heaps and dividing your area as you have space to rotate your vegetable groups. Here are a few ideas that will facilitate a large vegetable garden design. Planning a Large Vegetable Garden Large vegetable gardens need to be planned …
Leeks are one of the few vegetables that can be harvested all the way through the winter, making them versatile and valuable. Here’s how to grow leeks you can enjoy practically all year long. Leeks are very easy to grow, and since they are a member of the allium family, they can be used as …
I love going out to my garden, picking some peas right off the vine, and eating them right there. My uncle taught me how to grow peas a long time ago, and I enjoy them every year. How to Grow Peas What is the best time to plant peas? Peas like cold weather and don’t …
As gardeners, we probably understand the importance of eating locally-produced food much better than anyone else. Why eat locally grown food? Because food that doesn’t need to travel can be picked at the right ripeness time, making it taste so much better! And because it’s fresh off the vine. Remember picking a warm tomato from …
Onions are a very easy crop and one of the most useful vegetables to grow. Onions store well, make great use of space, and are used in most dishes in the kitchen. Let’s see how to grow onions for salads and cooking. Do you use onions a lot? Our family uses LOTS of onions! I …
Cherry tomatoes are a favorite in home gardens everywhere. With more than 100 varieties to choose from, and more being developed every year, there’s got to be one your family will love! Let’s look at the best cherry tomatoes to grow in your garden this year, so you can enjoy adding delicious flavor and beautiful …
If you seek a delicious perennial vegetable to grow in your veggie patch, you can’t go wrong with rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum). The tart, fruity stem is ideally suited to being made into jams, jellies, pies, and more. Rhubarb is a heavy feeder and relies on a good nutrient supply to grow optimally, leading to the …