When and How to Use Compost in the Spring
The great thing about compost is that... wait. Forget that. Everything is great about compost. It's a great way to reduce the amount of garbage that goes to the landfill. …
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Storing and Preserving Your Beets
If you’ve taken advantage of succession planting and you went wild with beet seeds, you’re going to have a lot of beets on hand come harvest time. What to do …
Planting Beets in the Ground or in Raised Beds
The easiest way to plant beets is to plant seeds directly in the ground. For spring plantings in temperate zones, plant your seeds once the soil temperature has reached at …
Growing Beets from Seeds or Seedlings
You can grow beets from seeds or seedlings, but just like carrots, beets do better if you don’t disturb them once they’ve started growing. Ideally, you should just grow your …
Where to Grow Carrots
Carrots like a full day of sun—six to eight hours. They’ll do OK in partial shade, too, but the more sun, the better. …
Planting Cilantro in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Cilantro plants need six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Cilantro is more heat sensitive than many other herbs, so it’s a good idea to plant it …
Where to Grow Cilantro
Cilantro loves sunshine and loamy, well-draining soil, but cilantro is delicate and also needs part shade, especially in the afternoon sun. Cilantro does best in soil that has a pH …
5 Tips for Preserving Parsley and Other Herbs for Cooking
There’s nothing better than fresh parsley from the garden. Not only does it taste exquisite, but it also saves you a pretty penny instead of buying it fresh from the …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Lettuce
Lettuce loves sunshine and some partial shade when it’s hot. Lettuce likes well-draining soil that won’t leave its roots soggy. The soil should also be cool, loose, and at a …
Where to Grow Broccoli
Like most garden vegetables, broccoli loves sunshine and well-draining soil. Broccoli likes rich soil but doesn’t usually need to be fed regularly if the soil has been well-prepared with organic …
