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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What to Plant in April to Fix Your Soil – These ‘Living Fertilizer’ Veggies Will Boost Nutrients and Improve Structure NaturallySome 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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How and When to Harvest Rhubarb – Expert Guide to a Tart & Tasty HarvestHungry for the ‘barb? Knowing exactly how and when to harvest rhubarb stalks can guarantee quintessential tangy flavors that create gorgeous dishes and preserves – here’s what you need to know for the tartest, tastiest stalks
By Amy Grant
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This $20 Organic Fix Could Be the Secret to Pest-Free Tomato Plants This SeasonDon'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 HowShort 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 SoonNot 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 HarvestsWatering 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 SpudsDon'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 ItApplying 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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Don’t Plant Tomatoes Outdoors Until You See This Flowering Tree in Full BloomThere'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 SpacesGrowing 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
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Don't Let Bugs Ruin Your Raised Beds! Try These 4 Simple Non-Toxic Tricks For Pest ControlKeep your raised vegetable garden beds healthy and happy by using these clever barriers and natural pest control tips.
By Kathleen Walters
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Tomato Leaves Curling? These 4 Common Causes Could Spell Serious Trouble for Your PlantsTomato leaves curling signal stressors that could impact your harvest – and kill plants. Find out which cause is behind your curling leaves and how to fix it.
By Susan Albert
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8 Easy Vegetables to Grow – for a Huge Harvest With Minimal EffortIf you've never planted a garden before, these easy-to-grow vegetables are the best ones to try. You're almost guaranteed a huge harvest!
By Amy Grant
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The Ultimate Tomato Fertilizer Guide: How to Feed Tomatoes for a Bigger HarvestThe right tomato fertilizer and applying it the proper way can make all the difference in how big your harvest is. Follow this guide to grow even more 'maters.
By Heather Rhoades
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Zone 9 Planting Schedule – What to Start Each Month for the Best Vegetable Garden SuccessFollow along each month to see what seeds to start indoors and what to sow directly in the garden. This is your ultimate Zone 9 planting guide.
By Teo Spengler
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Common Tomato Diseases Every Gardener Should Know – and How to Treat Them So You Still Get a Healthy HarvestTomato disease can be traced to one of four causes: fungal, bacterial, viral, and environmental. Learn to identify them and fight back.
By Amy Grant
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I Asked AI to Design My Raised Vegetable Garden – Here’s What a Real Garden Designer Made of ItCan AI really plan a vegetable garden? I put it to the test – then asked a professional garden designer to review the results.
By Kayleigh Dray

