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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Direct sow or transplant chart
Grow like a pro with our Direct Sow or Transplant Chart! Learn the secrets of successful gardening and get your garden off to a great…
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How long do vegetable seeds last?
The shelf life of vegetable seeds depends on the type of seed and storage conditions. When stored in a cool, dry, and dark place, most…
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How to plant vegetable seeds
To plant vegetable seeds, start by preparing the soil by removing weeds, loosening the top few inches, and mixing in compost for nutrients. Rake the…
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Why calcium is important for tomatoes
Wondering why calcium is important for tomatoes? This nutrient is key for this plant! Calcium is a secondary nutrient. It is needed in smaller amounts…
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Transplanting vegetables
To transplant vegetable seedlings, start by watering the seedlings thouroughly. Then prepare the garden bed by loosening the soil and mixing in compost for nutrients.…
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Spring vegetables to plant
As the temperatures begin to rise and the days grow longer, it’s time for gardeners everywhere to decide which spring vegetables to plant. From lettuce…
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Click and Grow lettuce
Growing lettuce indoors can be a daunting task, but with Click and Grow it’s easy to grow delicious lettuces without the hassle of traditional gardening.…
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Click and Grow kale
Gardening is a rewarding and enjoyable experience, especially when you can easily grow delicious kale indoors with the help of Click and Grow Kale. No…
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Tomato seed germination
Tomato seeds need certain conditions to germinate. Most importantly, the seeds need water, and they need to be in an environment that’s at a nice…
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Soil temperature for planting vegetables chart
Different seeds need different temperatures to sprout. Every veggie seed has a preferred range. For instance, cool-loving pea seeds germinate best between 40 to 75…
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How to grow pumpkins
To grow pumpkins, find a sunny spot in the garden and dig some rich organic compost into the soil. Plant pumpkin seeds of your favorite…
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How to grow potatoes
Gardening is a great way to get your hands dirty! Growing potatoes can be especially rewarding, as it’s not only simple but also very satisfying.…
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How to grow lettuce
Lettuce can be grown in an outdoor garden, in pots on the patio, or even indoors in a hydroponic system. Lettuce can be planted by…
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Free printable vegetable garden planner
Looking for a free printable vegetable garden planner? This is the one I first put together in 2017 and refresh every spring. It’s been downloaded…
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Cucumber leaves turning yellow
Growing cucumbers can become frustrating when your plants aren’t behaving as you expect. Here are five common reasons for cucumber leaves turning yellow: Causes of…
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20 lettuce varieties
Looking for a few tasty lettuce varieties to plant in your garden? Here are some of the most popular picks in terms of varieties that…
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Container vegetable gardening
Interested in container vegetable gardening? For those without a backyard to grow an entire veggie patch, there is no need to give up dreams of…
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Types of lettuce
Lettuce is a common ingredient used in all sorts of recipes. However, even though these leafy greens are such a staple food, many people don’t…
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How to get rid of squash bugs
Detecting and tackling squash bugs quickly is key to saving your plants from an early demise. Pick the bugs off by hand and drop them…
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Where to buy pumpkin seeds
Wondering where to buy pumpkin seeds to plant in your vegetable garden? If you’re hoping to grow your own jack-o-lanterns or specialty pumpkins, here are…
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Black Nebula carrot
The Black Nebula carrot is a specialty variety known for its lovely dark purple color that adds a hint of berry flavor to salads, soups,…
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Scarlet Nantes carrot
What’s better than biting into the crunch of a carrot you grew in your backyard? What will make this even more satisfying is growing Scarlet Nantes…
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25+ kitchen garden plants
Having fresh herbs and vegetables at your fingertips is really convenient, and it’s also great for your health to cook with ingredients that are as…
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How long does it take to grow potatoes?
Wondering how long it takes to grow potatoes? The days-to-maturity (DTM) varies, but there are some good rules of thumb for garden planning. It generally…
