Forget the old-fashioned advice that you need full sun to grow a vegetable garden. There are lots of crops like broccoli, beans, and spinach that can grow just fine with part-sun or shade during the … [Read more...]
Vegetables
How to Ripen Tomatoes After Picking
You can ripen green tomatoes off the vine in a paper bag or on a warm windowsill, but success depends on the variety, timing, and ripening conditions. If you are new, these tips for growing … [Read more...]
How to Know Which Vegetable & Fruit Crops Need Pollinators
How can you tell which garden vegetables or fruits require pollination to produce crops? Use these tips to know which crops require exposure to pollinators like bees or birds and those that can … [Read more...]
How to Propagate Sweet Potatoes to Grow New Slips
Use these step-by-step instructions to propagate a sweet potato in water or potting mix. This produces "slips" (stems and leaves) providing new plants for the garden. The vines also make interesting … [Read more...]
What Can I Safely Plant in Spring Before My Last Frost?
Ready to begin working in your spring garden? Learn which plants and seeds are safe to start now and what should wait until the risk of frost has passed. For a list of tasks to take care of in … [Read more...]
22 Vegetable Seeds to Direct Sow in Spring
Prepare your garden beds and start sowing ahead of the last frost in spring by choosing from a variety of cold-tolerant vegetable seeds. Follow these tips to ensure a successful early start to your … [Read more...]
How to Speed Up Seed Germination
Use these tips to make seeds started indoors germinate faster. While you can’t change a seed's nature, you can use household hacks to provide optimum conditions for quicker sprouting. Also, see … [Read more...]
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