Growing Eggplants from Seeds or Seedlings
You can grow eggplants from seeds or seedlings, and in the ground or in pots. In fact, if you live in a cooler climate, eggplants are happier in dark pots, …
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Watch Out for the Asian Jumping Worm!
Gardeners love worms. They aerate the soil, provide nutrients that plants need, and help keep the soil healthy. So a garden with lots of worms in the soil is almost …
Planting Lavender in the Ground or in Raised Beds
The easiest way to plant lavender is to get healthy plants from a reliable source and plunk them in the ground. They’ll establish themselves quickly and will likely start producing …
Growing Lavender from Seeds, Seedlings, Cuttings, or Layering
You can grow lavender from seeds, seedlings, cuttings, or layering. Which course you choose depends on your level of patience. Overall, it’s much easier to grow your lavender if someone …
How to Create Healthy Garden Soil in 7 Steps
If you want a healthy garden, you have to start with healthy garden soil. That's why you're here, right? I'll be the first to admit that I love to see …
Planting Rhubarb in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Rhubarb is a cold-hardy perennial, and it likes to have some space to spread out—like 4 feet across. Your best planting strategy is to find a spot along the edge …
Growing Rhubarb from Seeds or Crowns/Splits/Sets/Divisions
You can grow rhubarb from seeds, but only pursue this path is you are especially patient—and you get your seeds from a reputable source. …
Growing Kale Plants in Containers
Kale is a great candidate for container gardening. It’s a prolific plant, but you should choose a cultivar that’s the right size for your space and have the kale close …
Soil and Sun Requirements for Growing Kale Plants
Kale likes a full day of sun—six to eight hours. Some varieties might do OK in partial shade, especially if you get some really hot days during the summer (but …
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. …
