Vegetables
There’s nothing quite as good as eating home grown veggies from the garden. While growing garden vegetables may seem daunting at first, learning how to grow vegetables yourself shouldn’t be intimidating. Most vegetable plants are easy to grow, and there are numerous types of vegetables that can be grown to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here you can learn everything from starting vegetable seeds and caring for vegetable plants throughout the season to harvesting your crops and storing them once it’s come to an end.
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Tomatoes Not Turning Red? Try These 3 Farmer’s Ripening Tricks for Fast Sun-Kissed Flavor
If your tomatoes still aren't ripening, then it's time to act. Take inspiration from old-school farming techniques to speed things up.
By Melanie Griffiths
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9 Must-Do Garden Tasks You Need to Tick Off Before August Ends – Make Sure You Tackle These Jobs Before Summer’s Up!
Flowers and crops may reach their peak in high summer, but there are plenty of cultivation tasks that demand attention. Make sure you sort these August gardening jobs
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Edible Plants For Pickling, Preserves, Gins & Jams – For The Ultimate Homegrown Fall Flavor
Lucky enough to have harvested a glut of crops, and struggling to eat it all before it goes off? Here are the most versatile edible plants for pickling, preserves, gins and jams
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Tasty Types Of Root Vegetables Every Gardener Should Grow
These tasty tubers and roots are easy to grow and full of fantastic nutrients. Add some root vegetables to your garden this year and reap the rewards.
By Amy Grant
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Early Blight On Tomatoes: How To Spot – And Stop – Alternaria Disease Before It Spreads
If your tomato plants are developing spotty, yellowing leaves or blemished fruits, you may be dealing with early blight. Learn how to control and prevent this destructive disease.
By Tyler Schuster
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Choose These Vegetables To Plant In August – Enjoy Quick Fall Harvests And Get The Jump On Cool-Weather Crops
Late summer can feel tight in terms of knowing what to grow next. To guarantee you enjoy tasty crops both in fall and in cooler weather, these are the 8 vegetables to plant in August
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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I'm a Professional Chef and Gardener – These Are the 5 Vegetables I'll Never Waste Time Growing Again
After years of working in kitchens and gardens, Bonnie Grant learned the hard way that some crops just aren't worth the effort.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Stop Wasting Tomato Leaves! Try These 5 Smart Ways to Use Them in the Garden and Kitchen
This summer, don’t just throw away your pruned tomato leaves – give them a second life in the garden or kitchen with these clever ideas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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The 8 Best Types of Vegetables to Grow Vertically on a Fence – Grow More and Save Space with These Tips
Growing vegetables vertically on a fence will use your space wisely while also benefitting your produce. Learn what types of plant do best when grown upwards.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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I played Roblox ‘Grow a Garden’ to see why it's the most popular game on the internet – here's what it can (and can't) do for your garden
Grow a Garden has taken over the gaming world. I had to see what the hype was about and if it could benefit my garden in real life. Here's what I learned.
By Kathleen Walters
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Homemade Bug Spray for Tomato Plants: 3 Easy Recipes to Stop Pests and Save Your Veggie Garden
Keep pests from ruining your precious tomatoes with these simple, effective homemade sprays – no harsh chemicals, just natural solutions that work.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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As a Chef, I Always Grow These 8 Vegetables Because They're Much Cheaper Than Buying – and Packed with Flavor
Chef-turned-gardener Bonnie Grant reveals her pick of vegetables that are most worth growing for flavor, versatility, and to save money over buying.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Vacation-Proof Tomato Plants: 4 Tips To Beat The Wilt & Keep Plants Thriving While You're Away
Don't just hope your tomatoes survive your summer trip. Prep plants for some time apart with these tips on how to care for tomatoes while you're on vacation.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Tomato Suckers – And Should You Remove Them?
Tomato suckers are nothing to worry about, but if you want to grow bigger fruits, then managing them is essential. Learn how to identify and remove them.
By Tyler Schuster
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4 Worst Tomato Pruning Mistakes & How To Avoid Them For A Huge Harvest This Summer
Don't make any of these common tomato pruning mistakes this summer! Find out how to avoid these basic blunders for a bigger harvest.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Best Vegetables to Plant in July – Don't Miss Out on a Delicious Fall Harvest
July is a great time to plant cool-weather crops to harvest in autumn, as well as fast-growing varieties that thrive in summer's heat.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Tomatoes Need Protection From Excessive Heat? Find Out 4 Ways To Protect Tomatoes In A Heatwave & Keep Plants Healthy
Tomatoes may flourish in sunshine, but be careful not to give them too much of a good thing. Do tomatoes need protection from excessive heat? Absolutely – and here’s how
By Amy Grant