Plant Lists

10 Best Vegetables for Drought Soils

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

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

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...]

25 Vegetables You Can Grow in Shade

Published on April 8, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

There are many veggies that grow in shade. This list of vegetables has options for all types of shade so you can grow lots of food without full sun. Options include broccoli, beans, peas, spinach, and … [Read more...]

7 Popular Garden Plants with Poisonous Berries (ID Photos)

Published on February 17, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Poisonous berries are quite common in gardens. Find out which plants including bushes and vines have toxic berries. Some people are surprised to learn that not all poisonous berries are red. Photos … [Read more...]

What to Sow in Fall Before It Snows

Published on October 1, 2014Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fall is the time to sow many spring-flowering seeds and bulbs, as well as cover crops to enrich the soil. There is a complete printable fall garden task checklist here. I love that in … [Read more...]