Vegetable garden
Vegetable gardening, including planting seeds for veggie crops, choosing seedling plants for the outdoor garden, and growing vegetables in small-space gardens.
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How to grow spinach in spring and fall
Spinach grows best in cool weather. Sow it as soon as you can work the soil in spring, sow again in late summer for fall,…
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How to grow peas in early spring
Sow peas outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about four to six weeks before your last frost. Here is how…
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How to grow peppers from seed to harvest
Start pepper seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost, keep the soil near 80°F (27°C) until they sprout, and plant out when…
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How to grow onions from seeds, sets, or transplants
Pick an onion type that matches your day length, plant in early spring a few weeks before the last frost, and keep weeds out. Here…
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Nicaise pumpkin
The Nicaise pumpkin is a French heirloom culinary variety selected for flavor, moderate size, and reliable production in home gardens. It is a Cucurbita maxima…
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6 vegetable seeds to plant in February
February is the right time to start many cool-season vegetables indoors and, in milder climates, to sow a few crops directly outside. In USDA Zone…
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How to grow vegetable seedlings
Growing your own vegetable seedlings is a great way to extend the growing season, choose rare cultivars, control plant health, and save money. Here’s everything…
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20+ best seed companies to order from
The best seed companies for home gardeners include Botanical Interests, Renee’s Garden Seeds, High Mowing Organic Seeds, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, and Burpee Seeds. These…
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Pumpkin species
Pumpkin species belong to the genus Cucurbita. We use the word pumpkin to describe round winter squash, though it’s not a botanical term. There are…
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Moranga pumpkin
Moranga pumpkins are best known for their pinky-orange peel color, but this cultivar is also a gourmet culinary variety. Their flattened shape with deep ribs…
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Marina di Chioggia pumpkin
The Marina di Chioggia pumpkin is an Italian heirloom variety known for its wrinkled dark green peel and richly flavored golden flesh. These pumpkins are…
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Queensland Blue pumpkin
The Queensland Blue pumpkin is a specialty pumpkin variety known for its striking slate-like blue-green peel color and its excellent culinary adaptability. Queensland Blue is…
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When to fertilize tomato plants
Fertilizer your tomatoes correctly is the key to a strong harvest. Unfortunately, if done incorrectly, it can also mean an early end to your season.…
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Does lettuce need full sun?
Wondering does lettuce need full sun? if you want to keep the plant happy from planting to harvest, monitoring light levels is essential. Lettuce typically…
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Iceberg lettuce
One of the most widely used lettuce varieties around the world (and certainly in my kitchen), iceberg lettuce is a must-have in your vegetable garden.…
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Butter King lettuce
Butter King lettuce is a cultivar of butterhead lettuce known for its rounded, succulent, sweet-tasting leaves. This variety can be grown for baby greens but…
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Blossom end rot
Blossom end rot is a condition that affects the bottom of the tomato fruit, causing it to soften, turn black, and rot away. It’s a…
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How to plant cabbage seeds
Wondering how to plant cabbage seeds? We’ll cover all the basics of planting cabbage seeds indoors or outdoors, caring for them after they’re planted, as…
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How to plant cauliflower seeds
No matter your level of gardening expertise, planting cauliflower seeds both indoors and outdoors requires special attention to yield the best results. In this blog…
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How to plant kale seeds
Wondering how to plant kale seeds? It’s easy when you know what steps need to be taken for successful growth. We’ll cover everything from how-to…
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How to grow kale
Kale is a fast-growing vegetable that can be planted both in spring and fall. You can either plant seeds directly in rich, well-drained soil or…
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How to plant broccoli seeds
Broccoli seeds are usually started indoors in potting mix, but can also be planted directly in the soil outdoors. Sow the seeds ¼” deep (5mm)…
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10 warm season vegetables to plant
Growing warm-season vegetables is one of the best parts of summertime. Warm season vegetables thrive in the hot temperatures and long days of summer. From…
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20 cool season vegetables to plant
Cool-season vegetables can survive and thrive in cooler temperatures without compromising their flavor or texture. From lettuce to cauliflower, these vegetables will give your garden…
