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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 a drought 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

Turnips 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...]

25 Vegetables You Can Grow in Shade

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

Examples of vegetables that can grow in shade conditions including cabbage, beets, and broccoli.

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...]

How to Grow Microgreens Indoors

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

Various microgreens grown at home including broccoli and sunflower.

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...]

Growing Salads Indoors—Year-Round

Published on January 6, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing leafy salad greens indoors at home.

Want to grow leafy salad greens right in your home? Growing Salads Indoors is an ebook for beginner gardeners interested in growing fresh salad greens like spinach, kale, arugula, pak choi, and … [Read more...]

Turn a Real Bed Frame Into a Flower Garden Bed

Published on July 20, 2015Last updated January 18, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Old bed frames surrounding a flower garden.

Old bed frames are perfect for the garden. See how this gardener created a true flower bed with a repurposed old metal headboard and footboard in her veggie garden. If you want regular garden … [Read more...]

DIY Trellis for Climbing Fruits and Veggies

Published on July 2, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Trellis for climbing vegetables in the garden.

What do zucchini, squash, cucumbers, and melon plants all have in common? They grow as vines and can take up a lot of garden space. Adding special trellis not only creates vertical growing space … [Read more...]

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