10 Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in June
Some plants like the cool weather, while others prefer the heat. Some plants are easy to start indoors, like tomatoes, and others prefer to be planted directly, like beans. One …
growing corn
How to Hand-Pollinate Corn and Stop Growing Single-Kernel Cobs
Unless you are growing a field of corn, getting those delicious golden ears takes work. "Why does my corn only have a few kernels?" you might ask. Or at least …
Easy Chicken and Corn Skillet Recipe
Usually, when I write recipes from my garden, I’m referring to a surplus of tomatoes, or squash, or even peppers that all come at once and you feel like you …
Ensuring the Right Sunlight, Soil, Fertilizer, and Water for Your Corn Plants
Corn plants need a lot of sun, at least eight hours of full daily sun exposure, and 10 hours is even better. If you want your corn to grow as …
Growing Corn in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your corn garden, you should consider the type of land you can tend. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right soil and …
Choosing to Grow Corn from Seeds or Seedlings
Corn requires warm weather to germinate and grow, and it’s highly susceptible to frost. If you have a short growing season in your area, you may want to start seeds …
The Everything Corn Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating the All-American Crop
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about planting corn—a hearty and delicious food to complement all your food-gardening efforts. And planting and harvesting …
