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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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25 Vegetables You Can Grow in Shade

Published on July 11, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables growing in part shade.

Forget the old-fashioned advice that you need full sun to grow a vegetable garden. There are lots of crops like broccoli, beans, and spinach that can grow just fine with part-sun or shade during the … [Read more...]

25 Fruits That Ripen After Picking (& Those That Don’t)

Published on July 4, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fruits that can and cannot ripen after picking.

While some fruits can ripen after picking, others will not. Whether homegrown or from the grocery store, use these lists to know which unripe or nearly-ripe fruits can ripen or sweeten on your kitchen … [Read more...]

How to Ripen Tomatoes After Picking

Published on July 1, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Green, yellow, orange, and red tomatoes with some needing to ripen.

While it is possible to ripen green tomatoes off the vine in a paper bag or on a warm windowsill, success depends on the type of tomato, when it was picked, and the conditions you provide. If you … [Read more...]

How to Know Which Vegetable & Fruit Crops Need Pollinators

Published on June 29, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Crops that do and do not require pollinators to produce fruit.

How can you tell which garden vegetables or fruits require pollination to produce crops? Use these tips to know which crops require exposure to pollinators like bees or birds and those that can … [Read more...]

How to Grow Strawberries: Basic Tips That Really Work

Published on April 25, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Ripe and unripe strawberries growing in the garden.

Learn the best way to grow strawberries including when to plant, recommended growing conditions, in-ground and container growing, year-round strawberry care, different fruiting times, and—the best … [Read more...]

20 Fast-Growing Vegetables in 4-6 Weeks (Spring or Fall)

Published on April 25, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of fast-growing vegetables including beets and leafy greens.

Quick-growing vegetables perfect for cool spring and fall growing conditions include leafy greens, carrots, beets, radishes, and peas. Started from seed, many are ready for harvest in just four to six … [Read more...]

How to Grow Leafy Greens Indoors at Home (Simple & Fast Method)

Published on December 2, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing leafy greens indoors at home.

Want to grow your own salads indoors? This is my simple and fast way to grow leafy greens indoors at home with basic household supplies. Ready in just a few weeks, you can have fresh greens any time … [Read more...]

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