Vegetable Container Gardening for Beginners
Interested in growing your own vegetables but don’t have a traditional garden plot? Or maybe you’re new to gardening and not ready to commit…
Okinawan Sweet Potatoes: How to Plant and Grow
Okinawan sweet potatoes are one of the most beautiful and flavorful varieties you can grow in a home garden. Their creamy beige skin hides a…
Sweet Potatoes: When and How to Harvest and Cure Them Properly
Sweet potatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow. They require very little attention during the season, spread into a lush ground…
10 Kitchen Herbs to Grow in Your Garden This Season
There is truly nothing like the flavor of freshly cut herbs added to a meal. A handful of basil tossed into pasta or a few sprigs of thyme…
Jalapeño Peppers: Growing and Caring for a Flavorful Harvest
Who doesn’t enjoy a little heat in their food? Jalapeño peppers bring bold flavor and just the right amount of spice to backyard gardens,…
The Complete Guide to Growing Mint Without Letting It Take Over
Mint is one of the easiest and most refreshing herbs you can grow at home. Its cool flavor works in drinks, desserts, salads, sauces, and even…
Building a Practical Garden Tool Kit
The end of the growing season is the perfect time to take stock of your garden tools. When everything is still fresh in your mind, it’s easier…
Honeynut Squash: How to Plant and Grow
Bred specifically for flavor, honeynut squash is a small but powerful improvement on the traditional butternut. It produces compact,…
The Back-to-Basics Pantry Garden
If you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to decide what to grow this season, it might be time to simplify. Instead of planting a little bit of…
7 Easy Salad Greens to Plant This Year
Nothing tastes better than a big bowl of salad made from greens you grew yourself. Freshly picked leaves are crisp, flavorful, and full of…