Winter gardening is especially easy if you live in a very hot climate, like zone 9b where I live (includes parts of southwestern United States), where it’s almost too hot and too much work to keep things thriving in June – August. It’s easy for me to grow in the fall and winter...
Marigolds are a staple for any vegetable garden. There are so many reasons to grow them. Click through NOW to see the reasons you should be growing them...
To harvest the Okra, make sure to wear gloves and long sleeves (Okra plants have small spines that can be an irritant), grab the pod and using a sharp garden knife of shears, cut it off about 1/4″ above the top. Make sure to harvest frequently, as doing so will ensure a greater ...
The first thing you must understand, is that in garden zone 8b, some plants need to have their seed sown indoors and some seed can be direct sown right in the garden. The reason for this, is some plants are much more tender, and need to be sown in a more controlled environment with ...
Green Beans (Phaselous Vulgaris), also know as String Beans are one of the most popular crops to grow in the home garden. They are highly prolific and can be easily preserved for later consumption by canning or freezing the beans. Green Beans grow in two distinct patterns, bush beans and...
Learn how to lay out a vegetable garden—and map out where to put your plants. We’ll help you understand how to space out your crops, position the plants within your garden beds, and get started on a layout that works for you!