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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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20 Fast-Growing Vegetables (Spring or Fall)

20 Vegetables to Sow Mid-Summer for Fall (Seed Sowing Plan)

How to Transplant Raspberries and Grow More Fruit

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

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

Nasturtiums flowering in the garden.

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

Harvest garlic cloves.

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

Snowy winter backyard garden with raised beds for vegetable growing.

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...]

20 Vegetables to Sow Midsummer for Fall (Seed Sowing Plan)

Published on July 26, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Swiss chard, broccoli, and cauliflower growing in the garden.

There are plenty of vegetable seeds to sow midsummer for late summer, fall, and winter harvests. The fast-growing ones will be ready to harvest in 4 to 8 weeks. The slower-growing, cool-tolerant crops … [Read more...]

How to Transplant Raspberries and Grow More Fruit

Published on April 20, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Raspberries ready for picking on the bush.

Transplant raspberry canes in spring or fall for better growth. A sunny spot with good air flow and well-draining soil can lead to bigger, healthier harvests. To grow fruit in planters, see 12 … [Read more...]

60 Plants To Grow For Homegrown Herbal Teas

Published on February 13, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Mint leaves and rosehips for making tea.

Love 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, homemade … [Read more...]

5 Science-based Companion Planting Tips for Growing Vegetables

Published on December 28, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Onion growing in garden and marigold flower.

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...]

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