by Dave Truman Everywhere you turn nowadays, you see organic products being promoted. The grocery store is filled with organic items usually with a much higher price tag attached. Organic is marketed as being more environmentally safe. So naturally when planting a garden you want it to be more environmentally safe but there are also several traditional and commercial compounds that are safe and effective when used properly. Manure provides is Read More

by Dave Truman Everyone knows there are many benefits from having your own garden. Feeling a sense of pride as you watch the fruits (or vegetables, as the case may be) of your labor begin to flourish is just one of them. And your garden doesnt ever have to be boring or the same year after year. Discover five vegetable garden ideas that will give you something creative to try for your next planting. Plant a pizza garden Vegetable gardening with Read More

by Dave Truman Most of us think of planting in the Spring and harvesting in the Fall. And, for the majority of crops, that’s right. But species vary, climates vary and indoor container gardening often can be carried out year ’round. For some crops it is helpful to plant in the fall because it helps enrich the soil for the following spring. And certain lettuce varieties can be planted late in the summer and still be harvested before Read More

by Dave Truman Spring is on its way and many people are looking forward to planning and planting their vegetable garden. There are so many options, it can be hard to know what to choose and from whom to purchase your seeds. Because there are so many online vegetable seed companies to pick from, the choices can be overwhelming. This article will help to point you in the right direction. Buying vegetable seeds online can be a very good choice. Read More

by Dave Truman Most people tend to picture vegetable gardens as sprawling plots of land with rows stretching 15 feet or more. Growing vegetables in a container or limited space seems foreign to many. It’s not only possible, however, it can be highly rewarding as well. You can do all kinds of things - grow tomatoes in pots on the patio, beans on a trellis on an apartment balcony, or watermelons along the side of your driveway, for Read More

by Sarah Duke A vegetable garden doesn’t have to be huge and hold tons of plants. Not everyone has the space for a garden like that, but they can grow thriving plants in a small area as long as there’s access to sunlight. Gardens have been grown in many places - from a small patch of ground outside of a home to planter pots placed outside the front door. The size of your garden doesn’t matter because it’s the quality of Read More

by Dave Truman Tomatoes are a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden. They add zing and a variety of healthy ingredients to any meal. But growing them can be a little tricky in some areas. Here are some tips about how to maximize your crop and minimize your problems producing them. Tomato plants are categorized in two broad categories-plants that form a flower cluster at an end point and plants that grow in height indefinitely. Those that Read More

by Dave Truman There are many advantages to growing vegetables in containers. It is easier to maintain the soil. There are also more possibilities for dealing with light and temperature variants. It is also easier to control pests. Container gardening can be done inside a house, on the porch, or in a greenhouse. Other than vegetables that take up large amounts of space, such as pumpkins and cucumber, most vegetables will do well in containers. Read More

by Sarah Duke If you’re looking for an effective way to grow juicy vegetables in your own backyard this year, look no further than a raised vegetable garden. While this type of garden can be a bit more work and expense at the beginning, the benefits will far outweigh those costs over the long run. A raised vegetable garden can produce bumper crops without the worry of pests or poor soil conditions getting in the way of a successful Read More

by Dave Truman Vigilance is required to keep your vegetable garden free from disease. Using a broad-based effort that combines various methods makes this chore easier. Begin with good soil preparation and proper seed selection. If you transplant, picking healthy plants will keep disease from being introduced and spread. Remove any diseased plant before it can infect others nearby. Watering early in the day is usually the most appropriate time. Read More