Deformed Carrots? Here’s What Your Garden Soil is Trying to Tell You
Last spring, I practiced crop rotation and moved where I generally plant my carrots to a much lower raised garden bed. Later this summer I pulled up what I thought …
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Why Are My Carrots Bitter?
If you grow carrots, you've likely experienced the joy of pulling a fresh carrot from the soil, anticipating that perfect blend of sweetness and earthy flavor. But what if your …
How to Protect Your Tomato Harvest During a Rainy Summer Season
Tomatoes are a beloved summer crop, but growing them during a particularly rainy season can be challenging. Last summer was particularly wet all over the USA, and it's been a …
Growing Oregano Indoors, in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Once you've selected the varieties of oregano you want to cultivate, it's time to consider the best approach for planting and nurturing your oregano plants. …
Start Growing Watermelon in Raised Beds
Most people think of growing watermelons in a big open field because traditional watermelons are pretty giant and vine just like squash, so they need room to spread out and …
Growing Rosemary in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Wherever you choose to grow rosemary, in open land, a raised bed, or a pot, general care is simple! Rosemary prefers dry feet and needs well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, …
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 …
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: …
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 …
