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 …
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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 …
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 …
10 Benefits of Planting in Raised Beds That Will Save Your Back and More
You don’t really need an excuse for planting in raised beds. They help you control the health of the soil, they define your space, and they can help deter some …
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 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 …
