Vegetable Seed Spacing Guide to Avoid Overcrowding
I'll be the first to admit that one of the things I've struggled with in the garden is vegetable seed spacing. No matter how many times I plant veggies and …
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5 Tips for Saving Vegetable Seeds for Next Year’s Garden
As a kid, I was committed to saving vegetable seeds from every vegetable on my dinner plate. I loved the idea that food could make more food and in a …
7 Fantastically Unique Vegetable Garden Ideas
There are two ways to think about unique vegetable garden ideas: one is design and layout, and the other is what vegetables you grow. But why not combine them? There’s …
Start Growing Watermelon in Raised Beds
Most people think of growing watermelons in a big open field because traditional watermelons are pretty giant and vine just like squash, so they need room to spread out and …
2022 Free Seed Catalogs for Veggie Gardeners
Seed catalogs can sometimes be so beautiful that they look like collector's pieces, and even though they do quite literally expire in use each year, it's hard to throw them …
10 New Vegetable Varieties (and Fruits!) to Look for in 2022
If you're looking for some new vegetable varieties to try in your garden this year, have we got a list for you! And we'll throw in a mini-biology lesson at …
Vegetables for Hot Dry Climates: A Zone 9+ Planting Guide
Planting zone 9 and higher is hot. For gardeners, that means a long growing season. In fact, if you plan it right, you could grow vegetables almost all year long! …
8 Fun Age-Appropriate Kids Farm Stand Ideas
One of the best things you can do for your kids is to help them start a business. Even a simple lemonade stand teaches them leadership skills, social skills, how …
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Friends, let me tell you how much I love my juicer. Let me count the ways. I know a lot of gardeners are into juicing too and totally understand, but …
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. …
