Vegetable garden

Vegetable gardening, including planting seeds for veggie crops, choosing seedling plants for the outdoor garden, and growing vegetables in small-space gardens.

  • Potato grow bags

    Potato grow bags

    Potato grow bags are typically 5-20 gallon fabric bags built specifically for growing potatoes. Some are made of non-woven geotextile, while others are made of…

  • Growing tomatoes in pots

    Growing tomatoes in pots

    Growing tomatoes in a container garden is a completely doable gardening project (even for beginners). To grow tomatoes in pots, start by choosing a variety.…

  • Grafted tomato plants

    Grafted tomato plants

    Grafted tomato plants are the hottest thing in homegrown tomato tech these days! But how do you grow these handcrafted plants? Grafted tomato plants are…

  • 10 partial sun vegetables

    10 partial sun vegetables

    If you’re new to gardening, you may be under the impression that all plants and vegetables require lots of sunlight to grow, and while there…

  • 10 fall vegetables to plant

    10 fall vegetables to plant

    Fall can be a great time to plant many cool-weather crops that thrive without summer’s harsh heat and direct sunlight. So many wonderful leafy greens…

  • How to save carrot seeds

    How to save carrot seeds

    Saving carrot seeds is actually quite easy, and only requires a few steps. That said, it does take 2 years overall to collect new seeds.…

  • How to save lettuce seeds

    How to save lettuce seeds

    Saving lettuce seeds is a wonderful gardening project for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. To save lettuce seeds, start by planting several dozen lettuce plants…

  • How to save zucchini seeds

    How to save zucchini seeds

    Saving zucchini seeds is (almost) as easy as growing zucchinis! There are just a few important things to watch out for. To save zucchini seeds,…

  • How to save squash seeds

    How to save squash seeds

    Wondering how to save squash seeds? These yummy vegetables are great candidates for beginner seed saving! To save squash seeds, start by pollinating blossoms by…

  • How to save pumpkin seeds

    How to save pumpkin seeds

    Wondering how to save pumpkin seeds to plant next spring? Fortunately, these seeds are simple to save. To save pumpkin seeds, start by pollinating blossoms…

  • How to save cucumber seeds

    How to save cucumber seeds

    What is the best way to save cucumber seeds? While cucumbers may appear difficult to save seeds, they are quite simple (if not a bit…

  • How to save pepper seeds

    How to save pepper seeds

    To save pepper seeds, start by picking the first peppers off healthy plants. You’ll want to collect ripe peppers from 6-12+ plants of the same…

  • How to save tomato seeds

    How to save tomato seeds

    Wondering how to save tomato seeds? While these delicious veggies seem a bit tricky for seed saving, they are actually pretty foolproof. Tomato seeds are…

  • 10 companion plants for onions

    10 companion plants for onions

    If you’re like me, you love having all sorts of onions on hand for cooking! They add wonderful flavor to any dish and are extremely…

  • Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce

    Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce

    Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce is a popular French heirloom butterhead lettuce variety. The bicolored leaves are green at the base with a rich ruby-red…

  • Parris Island Cos lettuce

    Parris Island Cos lettuce

    Parris Island Cos Lettuce is a variety of romaine-type lettuce named after Parris Island in South Carolina. It is perfectly flavorful with a pale-creamy heart…

  • Tom Thumb lettuce

    Tom Thumb lettuce

    Tom Thumb lettuce is an American heirloom butterhead lettuce variety known for its small size and excellent flavor. Dating back to the 1800s, this mini…

  • Oak leaf lettuce

    Oak leaf lettuce

    Adding some gourmet greens to your garden? Don’t forget to plant Oak Leaf lettuce! Oak Leaf lettuce is a type of lettuce with deeply lobed…

  • Red Salad Bowl lettuce

    Red Salad Bowl lettuce

    Red Salad Bowl lettuce is a beautiful bronzed burgundy version of the classic green Salad Bowl lettuce. Red Salad Bowl is an oak-leaf lettuce variety…

  • Fertilizer for potatoes

    Fertilizer for potatoes

    Wondering what’s the best fertilizer for potatoes? Fortunately, there are a few different things you can add to your soil to help your plants thrive.…

  • Red Pontiac potatoes

    Red Pontiac potatoes

    Red Pontiac potatoes are a popular gourmet potato variety with thin red skin and sweet white flesh. This all-purpose variety is excellent for harvesting new…

  • German Butterball potatoes

    German Butterball potatoes

    Looking for a potato with a naturally buttery taste? Time to try the German Butterball potato! German Butterball potatoes are a gourmet potato variety with…

  • French Fingerling potatoes

    French Fingerling potatoes

    French Fingerling potatoes are an heirloom variety known for their exceptional nutty and sweet flavor. These skinny 3″-4″ long potatoes have thin, smooth red skin…

  • Purple Majesty potatoes

    Purple Majesty potatoes

    Looking for a truly purple potato for your garden? Try Purple Majesty potatoes! Purple Majesty potatoes are a dark purple potato variety with purple skin…

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