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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Discover the Exact Right Tomato to Grow for Maximum Flavor in Your Garden Space Whether That’s a Big Backyard, Balcony or Just a Windowsill!
Here’s the expert edit you need to slice through the thousands of varieties on offer and find the very best tomato for whatever outdoor space you've got.
By Emma Kendell
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Do This to Your Tomatoes in April for a Massive Harvest – Treat Your Seedlings Well Now and They'll Reward You Big Time
April is when tomatoes go from teeny seedlings to real plants. Here's exactly what you should be doing to ensure a huge harvest.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Hilling Potatoes: The Proper Way to Plant Spuds for Better Yields and Yummy Results
Hilling potatoes allows for better harvests and no yucky green potatoes. Learn the proper technique and when to do it for the best results.
By Tyler Schuster
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3 Companion Planting Myths Busted – Plus, 3 Classic Plant Pairings That Really Can Supercharge Your Harvests
Is it possible companion planting isn't as reliable as we think? We reveal the myths worth dropping, as well as the combinations that really can protect and multiply your harvests
By Tyler Schuster
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10 Best Small-Space Veggies That Thrive in Containers For a Productive Kitchen Garden on Your Patio or Deck
No room for a vegetable patch? No problem! All these tasty veggie varieties grow exceptionally well in containers, bring abundant harvests and make attractive patio pots, too.
By Emma Kendell
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Tomato Transplanting Secrets: How to Grow Stronger, Deeper Roots
Transplanting should be a reset, not a shock. Here's how and when to move your tomatoes outside so you get a massive crop this summer.
By Tyler Schuster
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How To Grow Tomatoes Like A Pro
Nothing much compares to the juicy taste of a red, ripe tomato straight out of the garden. These delectable fruits not only taste great but are quite easy to grow. Get tomato growing tips in the article that follows.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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What to Plant in April to Fix Your Soil – These ‘Living Fertilizer’ Veggies Will Boost Nutrients and Improve Structure Naturally
Some crops can do more than just feed you – they can actively improve your soil, too. Here’s what experts say about how the idea works in practice.
By Sarah Veldman
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This $20 Organic Fix Could Be the Secret to Pest-Free Tomato Plants This Season
Don't let pests ruin your tomatoes. This affordable, natural product can help you banish pests from your tomato plants this summer.
By Kathleen Walters
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Yes, You Can Grow Great Tomatoes in a 5-Gallon Bucket – Here’s How
Short on space but still want delicious summer flavor? Growing tomatoes in a 5-gallon bucket can make your patio garden dreams come true!
By Tyler Schuster
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Why This April Date Is the Goldilocks Zone for Starting Tomato Seeds – and It's Coming Up Soon
Not too early, not too late? This mid-April moment is the sweet spot for starting tomato seeds.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Are You Watering Your Potatoes All Wrong? Here's How to Keep Spuds Properly Hydrated for Bigger, Healthier Harvests
Watering potatoes properly is the key to a big harvest. Here's how and when to water spuds for the best results.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Watch Out for These Common Potato Diseases & Pests, If You Want a Healthy Harvest of Spuds
Don't let potato diseases and pest ruin your crop of taters! Learn how to identify and combat the most common problems growing potatoes.
By Teo Spengler
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How to Use Potato Fertilizer to Get the Maximum Yield of Delicious Spuds – What to Use and When to Use It
Applying potato fertilizer at specific points in the plant's development will produce healthier plants and better yields. Don't sacrifice your harvest by fertilizing at the wrong time.
By Tyler Schuster
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Sow These 10 Vegetable Seeds Outdoors in April for a Hassle-Free Harvest That Lasts Through Summer and Beyond
April is the very best month to start these frost-tolerant veggies from seed, sowing directly where they are to grow for easy, abundant crops.
By Emma Kendell
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Don’t Plant Tomatoes Outdoors Until You See This Flowering Tree in Full Bloom
There's an easy way to tell when to plant tomatoes outside. Just watch for this one common flowering tree to bloom.
By Tyler Schuster
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Growing Bell Peppers in Containers for Months of Colorful, Easy Flavor in Small Spaces
Growing bell peppers in containers is easier than you think, and oh so rewarding. Here is how to get rainbow results and crunchy bell harvests even in tiny spaces
By Mary Ellen Ellis

