planting in raised beds
What to Plant in May in USDA Zones 9-10
May in planting zones 9-10 - covering places like southern Florida, southern Texas, parts of Arizona, and coastal California - are hitting their stride right now with temperatures that make …
Planting Raised Garden Beds: Spacing & Growing Vegetables and Herbs
As much as I love harvesting a bowl of sweet peas or enjoying an heirloom tomato right off the vine, part of the fun of gardening is planting raised garden …
The Biggest Differences Between Planting in Raised Beds vs. In-Ground
Forget everything you know about gardening. Hold up. Maybe that's a bad idea. But if you've always had an in-ground garden and you're planting in raised beds this year, there …
Iceberg Rose
If you're in the market for a rose that combines elegance, ease of care, and prolific blooming, the Iceberg Rose might just be your perfect match. This classic rose variety …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Radishes
Radishes don’t like the heat. The only heat-resistant radishes are summer radishes, such as Rover, French Breakfast, Icicle, and Sora. These radishes can all withstand warmer temperatures, but even they …
Creating an In-Ground or Raised Bed Garden
Once you have a plot of land for your Freedom Garden, whether it is on your property or in the community, the next question is whether it should have raised …
How to Keep Thyme Alive and Growing Year After Year
From ancient Egypt to Victorian-era hospitals to kitchens in some of today's finest restaurants, the woody, slightly spicy scent of thyme is there. This member of the mint family adds …
Planting Winter Squash in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Winter squash need lots of sunshine in order to thrive—at least six hours of sunshine a day. They’ll tolerate partial shade, but that could reduce the size of the roots. …
Growing Carrots from Seeds or Seedlings
Let’s just cut to the chase here: carrots do not like to be bothered. Direct-sow the seeds and save yourself the time, aggravation, and likely disappointment of trying to transplant …
