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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27+ winter crops
It’s that time again! Winter is on the way, and it’s time to consider which crops to grow and how well we can protect them.…
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25+ small pumpkins
Small pumpkins are easy to grow and fun to use in seasonal decorating. Their small size makes them perfect for fall centerpieces, quick recipes, and…
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10+ best vegetables to grow in raised beds
Raised beds are ideal for growing many vegetables. They allow gardeners to create a great soil mix, let the sun warm the soil earlier than…
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Summer vegetable gardening
Summer vegetable gardening can bring an abundant harvest, along with dry soil and hot temperatures. Here are 10 top tips for keeping your vegetable garden…
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When to transplant tomato seedlings
Here are the most important considerations for deciding when to transplant tomato seedlings to the outdoor garden: Wait until cold temperatures have passed Tomatoes don’t…
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When to plant pumpkins for Halloween
Plant pumpkins for Halloween during the month of June in most climates. Pumpkin seeds can generally be planted from late May through to early July…
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Plum tomatoes
Plum tomatoes are dense, oblong tomatoes most commonly used to make tomato sauce. The most popular varieties are Roma, San Marzano, Amish Paste, and Big…
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Best potting soil for peppers
Prepare to plant the pepper plot!!! Here is how to create the best potting soil for peppers so you can grow perfectly pungent peppers this…
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Types of tomatoes
Tomatoes are easily found in the grocery store or as seeds in your local home hardware store! Growing tomatoes isn’t difficult, with tons of types…
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How to grow tomatoes
Tomatoes are the highlight of the garden! Here’s everything you need to know about how to grow tomatoes, including which type to pick, how to…
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Best tasting tomatoes
The best-tasting tomatoes are the ones picked straight from the vine and eaten in the garden while they’re still warm from the sun. There is…
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Heirloom tomatoes on toast
Done well, heirloom tomatoes on toast can taste like candy. The best tomato toast I’ve ever had was when the tomatoes are still warm from…
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How to grow organic pumpkins
It’s pumpkin season! Fall is full of pumpkin decor, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin spice everything. Fall is also a good time to plan next year’s…
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How to make a planting calendar for your garden
Once you’ve selected the crops for your garden and decided on the layout, it’s time to create a garden planting calendar! Organizing your seed starting,…
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Garden map
Drawing a map of your future garden is possibly the most fun part of garden planning! When the soil outside is cold and frozen, dreaming…
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Number of plants to grow
To grow a successful vegetable garden or flower border, pick the right number of plants for your space and goals. Too few plants means underwhelming…
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What to grow in your garden
Choose what to grow based on three filters: your climate, your available space, and what you actually eat. The best crop list sits at the…
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Types of gardens
In-ground gardens, container gardens, and raised bed gardens are the three main garden types for growing vegetables at home. Each one produces food. The best…
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Growing kale indoors
Growing kale indoors is totally possible and can be totally easy. You just have to make sure the baby kale plants get what they need.…
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Balcony vegetable garden
In my little apartment, I found myself yearning for a connection to nature. Living in an apartment posed a significant challenge for my green thumb…
