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...]
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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How to Store Potatoes at Home to Keep Them Fresh Longer
Freshly harvested new potatoes are best enjoyed right away, but other varieties can last for months with proper storage. Learn how to harvest, cure, and store potatoes, and if the fridge works. If … [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...]
How To Grow Fairy Carrots In Jars
This is a really simple beginner garden project for kids and adults: grow carrots in jars! You can grow tiny (fairy) carrots like I did here, or larger full-size ones—indoors or outdoors. I’ll show … [Read more...]
10 Best Vegetables for Clay Soils
Clay soil can be challenging, but some vegetables not only tolerate it—they thrive in it. From broccoli to potatoes, your favorites might be on this list. Also see 50 Plants for Clay Soil | … [Read more...]
Container Vegetable Gardening: A Planting Plan for Spring Through Fall
Yes, you can grow a lot of veggies in containers using these succession planting plans to get continuous harvests from spring to fall. See what you can grow on your patio or balcony. Also … [Read more...]
How to Grow Your First Vegetable Garden (Right Now)
Want to start a vegetable garden from scratch? This beginner guide shares everything you need to know to get started today. Read the tips, get your seeds ordered and start growing. Not much sun … [Read more...]