Some of the food crops we grow need pollination and others do not. Use this simple tip to remember which fruits and vegetables need help from insects like bees or the wind to produce a harvest. This … [Read more...]
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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20 Fast-Growing Vegetables (Spring or Fall)
How to Transplant Raspberries and Grow More Fruit
You can transplant raspberry canes in spring or fall. A better location with lots of sun, good air circulation, and well-draining soil can help produce lots more fruit. To grow fruit in planters, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Asparagus (and Plant Crowns)
Today we’re talking about how to grow asparagus from crowns (living roots) and how long it takes to have your first harvest. I’ll show you how to plant them and what to expect. While I grow them … [Read more...]
60 Herbal Plants to Grow for Homemade Tea
If you love drinking tea and gardening, why not grow your own specialty teas? This list shows a variety of plants you grow for their leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, and roots to produce delicious, … [Read more...]
5 Science-based Companion Planting Tips for Growing Vegetables
Do carrots really love tomatoes? We've been hearing companion planting advice for years and at last the new book Plant Partners by Jessica Walliser looks at the research to understand which plant … [Read more...]
How to Harvest Potatoes (& Store Them)
Whether you grow potatoes in the ground or containers there are several options for when to harvest. Once you dig them up, enjoy your homegrown potatoes fresh from the garden or follow the tips to … [Read more...]
When to Pick Winter Squash
When is it time to pick winter squash? How can you tell your squash is ripe on the vine? Along with the required days to maturity, there are some other signs to help you decide it is harvest … [Read more...]