Grow Food

Learning how to grow carrots can be a challenge for any gardener. Growing this classic root vegetable seems simple, but without careful cultivation, you’ll end up with little harvest to …

It’s true. Gooseberries taste like sour grapes when consumed raw. Yet, when fully ripe, they take on a range of flavors from grapes crossed with plums to Muscat wine-inspired balls …

You’ve built yourself a raised bed (or maybe you’ve put together one of these ready made kits), you’ve avoided all the common raised bed mistakes, but now it’s time to …

There’s nothing better than picking fresh lettuce, peas, and radishes from your windowsill in the middle of the winter. Yes, you heard correct, your windowsill. We all know you can …

You want to provide your family with the best non-toxic cleaning products. Why not grow your own? We’re not talking herbal remedies here, but rather a natural sponge that makes …

The ability to grow your own food is a right, as much as it is a privilege and a duty. And it isn’t something that some of us are willing …

Strongly flavored and incredibly versatile, onions (Allium cepa) are a hardy, cool season crop closely related to garlic, leeks, and chives. Onions have been cultivated and selectively bred for at …

Following a plant spacing guide to plan your garden is like copying a recipe in a cookbook. Your harvestable results will vary based on personal skills and ingredients – the …

A new year means a fresh green start to your garden. The land of opportunity and of glorious harvests. Planning for the best is always an optimistic view to strive …

Chances are, if you’ve tried to buy seeds online this year, you’ve been met with a landing page saying you’ll have to come back later or that variety after variety …

There’s no competition—tomatoes win the title of the most popular garden crop. This South American native plant comes in thousands of varieties, ranging from the candy-sweet Sungold to the bumpy …

Gardening “up” instead of “down” in raised beds simply means the growing medium is elevated above ground level. At its most basic, raised gardening can be achieved by mounding up …

If you’ve never had the chance to grow leeks before, this year is as good as any to get growing. After all, we need good food to survive but better …

Melothria scabra goes by many names but perhaps cucamelon is the most fitting. Also known as Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, pepquiño, and sandiita which means “little watermelon” in Spanish. …

Tomatoes seem to be the one crop that everyone grows. Whether it’s a huge garden with row upon row of them or a cherry tomato plant in a container on …

Raised beds are enormously popular among beginner and experienced gardeners alike. They’re a great choice for folks with limited space. A well-kept raised bed always looks great in your yard. …

You don’t need to wait for spring to arrive before you get your garden started. In a colder climate zone, it makes sense to get started by sowing seeds early …

The number one reason for most people choosing container vegetable gardening is to save space. While this is a fantastic reason to get started, it is by no means the …

Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is a once-upon-a-time beloved perennial that slowly fell out of fashion, and popularity, after the World Wars. At that time, it seemed that it was only good …

Choosing the right layout ideas for your vegetable garden can make a big difference. Create growing areas and locate plants to make the most of your space. When you do, …

When you reside in climate with a winter solstice, any way you can extend the growing season is an absolute win. For many, starting seeds indoors will help to jump …

Rhubarb is one of the best known edible perennials, and a great choice for many gardens. It is typically a low-maintenance plant that will not require a huge amount of care. …

Turmeric is deliciously beautiful and bright yellow spice that is native to Southern Asia and is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine. You’ll most likely recognize it from all those …

Soil pH is an important thing to understand. Soil pH is about how acidic your soil is. Knowing the pH level in your garden is crucial to understanding which plants …