Vegetable Gardening

Cool, crisp cucumbers from the garden are perfect in summer salads or on their own with sour cream and fresh dill. Types of Cucumbers Standard...

What would a garden be without lettuce and tasty salad greens? With a myriad of leaf and head lettuces to choose from, why not give them a try? Add...

Want fresh greens from your garden all season long? Plant spinach, Swiss chard, and leafy brassicas. With a little planning, you'll have greens to...

Nothing tastes better than a tomato fresh from the garden. The tomato is the most popular crop (officially a tomato is classified as a fruit because...

There are a great many of us who would like to produce our own vegetables for use in our own cooking at home but simply do not have the space to do...

There are many of us who like the taste of fresh baby vegetables and who would like to grow them ourselves if it were not for the lack of space....

Timing is everything – especially when deciding the right time to plant vegetables. Some vegetables thrive in the heat of summer while others grow...

What’s the best way to water your garden? There are many watering options to choose from including watering cans, hoses, sprinklers, rain barrels,...

There are four steps to a successful harvest: proper garden planning, timing when to pick, storing vegetables to keep them fresh, and choosing the...

This article discusses how to plan your vegetable garden. Picking a site for a new garden, including sun and water requirements, is covered, as well...

This article discusses tips for planning and planting your vegetable garden. The efficient use of space in the garden (or on a patio or balcony) is...

This article discusses extending the growing seasons using devices such as cloches, tunnels, cold frames, and greenhouses. The benefits of season...

No matter what type of soil you have it can benefit from organic amendments: compost can improve the structure and drainage properties of soil...

Soil is the heart of the organic garden. A living mix of minerals and organisms, soil provides vital nutrients and a healthy environment that...

There is a notion that only those individuals who have large houses in the country or penthouse apartments in the city can have a roof top garden;...

For healthy soil and high yields, it’s a good idea to practise crop rotation. With crop rotation, vegetables in the same botanical family are grown...

This article discusses watering the vegetable garden. Topics include how much water is needed, when to water, and signs of too much or too little...

It’s every gardener’s dream to have a beautiful weed-free garden. Weeds compete with vegetable plants for water, sunlight and nutrients, affecting...

Picking each crop at its peak of freshness and flavour is key to a successful harvest. In this article, we'll discuss the best time to harvest each...