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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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10 Best Vegetables for Drought Soils

Published on May 11, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Eggplant growing in drought conditions in the garden.

Drought soil conditions can be very challenging for vegetable growing. This list from High-Value Veggies shows which edible crops do best in drought conditions as well as things you can do … [Read more...]

10 Best Vegetables for Sandy Soils

Published on April 29, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables growing in sandy soil.

Sandy soil is not always easy for gardening but there several vegetables that not only tolerate sandy soil conditions but actually thrive in them. Come see which ones you can grow. If you’re … [Read more...]

How to Grow Microgreens Indoors

Published on March 2, 2016Last updated November 15, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Assortment of microgreens.

Growing microgreens indoors is the easiest of all indoor food growing. These little sprouted seeds are veggie and herb seedlings and can be harvested within weeks. They offer a multitude of … [Read more...]

How to Grow Salad Greens that Regrow (“Cut & Come Again”)

Published on June 14, 2013Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Cut and come again lettuce in the garden.

You can grow cut and come again salad greens indoors and outdoors. These are delicious leafy greens that regrow several times after harvesting the leaves. If you are interested in indoor food … [Read more...]

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