Peppers are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, flavor, and, depending on the variety, heat. But they can be difficult to grow in the vegetable garden. One excellent way to help pepper plants along is to grow companion plants alongside them. Some will provide benefits to the peppers, while others will receive benefits from the peppers. Not …
Vegetable Gardening
Artichokes get along well with most other plants, but their impressive size can make it difficult to determine what and how to plant around them. Depending on the variety, artichoke plants can reach four to six feet tall and wide, casting shade and crowding out anything growing too close. But artichokes do appreciate companions, and …
Growing tomatoes is one of the most rewarding aspects of gardening. But waiting for that first ripe tomato can test even the most patient gardener. Luckily, early-ripening tomato varieties offer a quick payoff, providing fresh, juicy harvests in as little as 50 days. Whether you’re looking to outpace pests or enjoy garden-fresh tomatoes before summer’s …
There are several health benefits of asparagus, and you should try to add this spear-like plant food to your dinner plate whenever you can. This tasty vegetable will: Help keep your immune system healthy. Lower your cholesterol Help prevent diabetes, cancer, and heart disease And more… Okay, so maybe you don’t care much for asparagus …
Starting your own garden is an exciting adventure, but not all vegetables are created equal when it comes to ease of growth and the rewards they offer. Some vegetables require intensive care, have lengthy growing seasons, or yield a harvest that might make you wish you’d used the space more wisely (was that worth saving …
Tomatoes are the quintessential garden crop, celebrated for their vibrant flavors and versatility in the kitchen. Whether you’re preparing a fresh salad, whipping up salsa, or canning sauces, the right tomato variety can make all the difference. Below, we’ve compiled 15 of the best-tasting tomatoes for gardens and kitchens. From classic heirlooms to sweet cherry …
Before you plant a single squash seed this March, make sure that your garden isn’t missing something important. Squash has been grown in community for centuries, thanks to the Indigenous farming system known as the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash planted together in a living ecosystem where each plant supports the others. What those …
Growing tomatoes successfully hinges on one of a few critical factors: one of them being location. Where you plant your tomatoes determines how much sunlight they receive, if their roots stay healthy, and whether they can avoid pests and diseases. Choose the right spot, and your plants will reward you with sweet, plump fruits. But …
People turn to gardening for peace of mind, a sense of purpose, and the simple joy of harvesting something they grew themselves. But for many, gardening goes beyond a hobby, it’s a way to build resilience and self-reliance. Whether you’re preparing for uncertain times or just aiming to grow more of your own food on …
Perennial crops put food on the table year after year. It is a joy to gather kale from the kitchen garden, to cut the first spears of asparagus in spring, and to dig up a fresh garlic bulb in late summer. Perennial vegetables not only taste better than grocery store varieties, but they are also …