The Scarlet Emperor Has Bean Crowned!
Let me introduce you to the crowned jewel of my summer garden: Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans. If you’ve never grown them, you’re in for a treat. If you have, then …
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How Vertical Gardening Can Help Ease Back Pain
As an avid gardener, I’ve experienced my fair share of backaches after a day tending the plots. While there’s nothing quite like digging into warm soil and coaxing a seedling …
5 Different Types of Vegetable Vines You Can Grow
Vertical gardening is very trendy these days, but I think it’s for good reason. Vegetable vines are great for growing “up,” and can be ideal for small gardens and containers. …
What is Vertical Gardening and are the Benefits Worth it?
When most people think of gardening, they envision a sprawling area with raised garden beds and trellises and neatly grown lettuces all in a row. However, some of the most …
How to Start Growing Cantaloupe Vertically at Home
What’s that? Growing cantaloupe vertically? I get it. Vertical gardening is a super way to get more out of your space, and it’s a fantastic idea for fruits and vegetables …
Cucumber Trellis Tricks to Maximize Yield and Save Space
Growing cucumbers brings a special kind of garden joy - there's nothing quite like plucking a fresh cuke right off the vine. But let's talk about their rather enthusiastic growing …
How Does Lettuce Get E. coli and How to Prevent it in a Home Garden
I love lettuce. It's so easy to grow, it's ready to harvest pretty quickly, and the multitude of varieties have so many different qualities. Who can deny the appeal of …
Advanced Gardening Techniques
After mastering the basics of gardening and reaping the fruits of your labor, you might be ready to step up your gardening game. This chapter is dedicated to the advanced …
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Gardeners
Next week as we welcome the dawn of a new year, fruit and vegetable gardeners have the perfect opportunity to set meaningful resolutions that will not only enhance their gardening …
