Dealing with Okra Diseases
Like all food crops, okra is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
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Growing Asparagus in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Asparagus is easy to plant and grow, but because this vegetable is a perennial, it has some special requirements for planting. Whether you grow asparagus in raised beds or open …
How to Get Food to Grow Indoors and Stay Alive All Winter
Summer is heaven for gardeners. The flowers are all in bloom, the tomatoes are ripening on the vine, we have enough hot peppers to make salsa for an entire year. …
Growing Kumquats in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Kumquats are easy to plant and grow, and they have fairly simple growing requirements: a sunny spot and good soil drainage. They are pretty flexible when it comes to soil: …
How to Grow Culinary Thyme in a Container
Thyme comes in two main types: culinary and ornamental. Within each type, you’ll find varieties that are prostrate (low-lying and spreading) or upright (growing tall). Luckily, many thyme varieties look …
Growing Onions in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Onions are easy to plant and grow; the key for successful onions is the right amount of sunlight. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right …
Growing Thyme in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Thyme plants are easy to plant and grow, but they have a few requirements that can affect where you plant them. Most thyme varieties prefer full sun, though some can …
Growing Brussels Sprouts in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your Brussels sprouts garden, consider the type of land you can tend. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right soil and the …
Growing Quinoa in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your quinoa garden, you should consider the type of land you can tend. Quinoa is not too picky about its soil conditions, though you’ll have best results …
Growing Scallions in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When you’re planning your scallion garden, consider the type of land you can tend. If you already have a plot of land with rich soil, good drainage, and optimal sun …
