How Do I Overwinter My Sage Plant?
Last spring, I walked out to my herb garden expecting to see my trusty old sage plant springing back to life as it had done for the previous many years. …
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How to Keep Gardening in December
Hello December! The weather is getting colder, the holiday decorations are going up, and visions of early spring crops are dancing in your head. …
10 Most Popular Companion Plants for Your Raised Bed Garden
When you’re digging into the wonderful world of raised bed gardening, one of the best-kept secrets to success is companion planting! It’s like inviting the right friends to a party—you …
Our 5 Top Picks for the Best Food Gardening Books
At Food Gardening Network, we’ve published thousands of pages filled with tips, tricks, and advice on everything from growing tomatoes to cultivating your own herb garden. But even with all …
10 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a staple in home gardens, and when paired with the right companion plants, they can thrive like never before. Companion planting is an age-old technique that enhances growth, …
5 Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Layout Tips & Tricks
The best bit of advice I have learned about garden planning is to group your vegetables and herbs together that have similar watering and light requirements. Generally, when we envision …
Companion Planting with Celery
Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves growing different plants together to promote healthier and more productive gardens. This practice can enhance growth, deter pests, and improve overall plant …
Watering A to Z: Everything You Need to Know About Watering Your Garden
There's a lot to say about watering. And there is definitely enough to put it into a "Watering A to Z" list. I will tell you, though, this was challenging. …
The Best Heirloom Vegetable Plants to Grow
Mention heirloom vegetable plants and immediately we think of rich tomatoes, sweet corn, or bright purple carrots. The other thing that comes to mind is a garden full of vegetables …
Flower Power for Your Veggie Patch
A few years ago, I noticed that my fruit and vegetable garden wasn't quite thriving as I had hoped. Unpollinated cucumber blossoms here, wimpy squash blossoms there...the plants seemed to …
