Creating a Front Porch or Patio Freedom Garden
Look up any gardening guide, and you’ll see that almost all plants need “well-drained soil.” That’s especially true in container gardening, where there’s limited space for too much water to …
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15 Gardening Secrets Direct from Our Readers
We love when we get great helpful comments from our readers. As you well know, you're never a perfect gardener, so I learn a ton from reading your comments and …
Dealing with Eggplant Diseases
Like all food crops, eggplant is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
10 Spring Companion Planting Ideas
Oh! Spring! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Actually, no. I won't scare you off with bad takes on a sonnet. I will, however, share with …
Common Seed Starting Problems and Solutions
One of my favorite moments in the depths of winter is when I can start my seeds. That's the instant in time when the countdown begins. I know that soon …
Maple-Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Sage and Cranberries
The first time I made Maple-Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Sage, and Cranberries, it was for a Friendsgiving potluck. I had grand visions of showing up with …
Timeless Vegetable Garden Layout Tools
Before you judge my opening comment on vegetable garden layout tools, I should clarify that I'm not opposed to technology. I only call those tools "newfangled things" in jest, and …
Planting Bell Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
If you live in an area with a long growing season, the easiest way to plant bell peppers is to plant seeds directly in the ground. …
How to Create Tasty Indoor Plant Growing Kits for Kids
Yes, I know. Kids and vegetables don't have a reputation for being on speaking terms. And now here we are adding the word "tasty" to the idea of indoor plant …
What is Crop Rotation: Advantages and Specifics
What is crop rotation to the home gardener? Like you, I usually think of crop rotation in terms of bigger commercial farms, or even large home gardens. If you have …
