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...]
Vegetables
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...]
How to Make Wooden Tomato Cages (Free Plans)
This DIY tomato cage is easy to build and provides excellent support for growing tomato vines while preventing the tender stems from breaking. They are a budget-friendly alternative to metal and … [Read more...]
Victory Gardens: Encouraging Vegetable Growing in Turbulent Times
We’re hearing a lot about victory gardens lately as more of us are confined to our homes and looking for ways both to keep active, productive, and grow some of our own food. During both world wars, … [Read more...]
Why Old-Fashioned Garden Tips Don’t Always Work (But We Love Them!)
Have you ever heard the old gardening advice to plant beans when apple trees bloom or sow peas when daffodils flower? While these traditional tips come from experience, they aren’t always reliable for … [Read more...]
Gardening With Kids: 35 Playful & Practical Ideas
These garden activities for kids provide hours of outdoor learning and fun. Start with basic seed sowing, grow a beginner vegetable garden, or spend time outdoors making garden-inspired arts and … [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...]
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