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Food Growing Tips

Tips for growing vegetables, herbs, and fruit both outdoors in hardiness zones 4 to 8 and indoors at home.

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When Tomatoes Crack On The Vine (Now What?)

Published on April 3, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tomatoes cracking on the vine.

At some point everyone who grows tomatoes in the garden will have some fruits split open on the vine. So, are cracked tomatoes safe to eat? And, is there a way to prevent it? If you're a new … [Read more...]

Vivipary: When Seeds Sprout Inside Fruits Like Tomatoes

Published on February 26, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seeds sprouting inside tomato fruit.

Sometimes fruits like tomatoes or apples surprise us with seeds sprouting inside. This is called vivipary and it occurs when the natural protections within the fruit are no longer sufficient to … [Read more...]

How to Grow Asparagus (and Plant Crowns)

Published on February 24, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Asparagus crowns ready for planting; asparagus shoots in the garden.

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable crop suitable for cold climate gardens. I'll show you how to plant crowns (living roots) and get your asparagus patch established. With proper care the plants will … [Read more...]

Why Vegetables Bolt & How To Prevent It

Published on February 22, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Lettuce plants bolting in the garden.

Bolting can happen suddenly and ruin an entire crop in a vegetable garden. But what is bolting and can we prevent it? Find out why bolting occurs, recommended seeds to sow, and best practices to lower … [Read more...]

10 Delicious Foods Hiding In Your Garden (Forage at Home)

Published on February 19, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Nasturtium flowers are an example of unexpected food growing in our gardens.

We hear about foraging for food in the wild for things like berries, mushrooms, greens, and roots, but did you know there’s a whole bunch of delicious veggies in our gardens that we completely … [Read more...]

7 Unfortunate Garlic Growing Mistakes You Can Avoid

Published on November 13, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Cloves of garlic harvested from the garden.

Ready to grow your own garlic? Whether it's hardneck or softneck, or some of each, these beginner tips will help you avoid common mistakes and ensure an abundant crop at harvest time. Best done in … [Read more...]

How To Grow Vegetables Outdoors in The Winter

Published on August 31, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing vegetables in winter.

Growing vegetables in winter is a new idea for many gardeners but it is possible cold climates. The two keys to success are choosing the right plants and providing sufficient protective covers like … [Read more...]

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