Vegetables
There’s nothing quite as good as eating home grown veggies from the garden. While growing garden vegetables may seem daunting at first, learning how to grow vegetables yourself shouldn’t be intimidating. Most vegetable plants are easy to grow, and there are numerous types of vegetables that can be grown to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here you can learn everything from starting vegetable seeds and caring for vegetable plants throughout the season to harvesting your crops and storing them once it’s come to an end.
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Vegetables
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Purple Leafy Greens To Add Color To Your Garden
Purple lettuce and purple greens like kale and cabbage are lovely in the garden but also pack a healthy punch.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Black Tomatoes – Dark And Delicious Varieties To Try
Black tomatoes aren’t exactly black, but they’re dark and full of nutrients not found in regular tomatoes.
By Amy Grant
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Controlling Pokeweed: How To Get Rid Of Pokeberry Plants
Home gardeners should identify what is pokeweed in order to help prevent accidental ingestion by domestic pets and children. The plant is invasive as well. Learn more about its identification and control here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Tips For Controlling Weeds In A Vegetable Garden
Weeds in a vegetable garden are huge competitors for resources and can overtake seedlings. Learn about how to keep weeds out of your garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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5 Red Leaf Lettuce Varieties To Spice Up Your Garden Greens
Red leaf lettuce is not only tasty, but it is a beautiful addition to your salad. Before you plant one, learn which red lettuce varieties are healthier, crunchier, and tastier.
By Amy Grant
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Vegetable Companion Planting Mistakes – 9 Disastrous Pairings That Will Ruin Your Crops
Not all crops will co-exist on the vegetable plot in harmony. Discover the worst bedfellows that will stunt growth, attract pests, and even impact flavor.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Grow A Square-Foot Vegetable Garden With This Year-Long Planting Plan
This clever approach to growing vegetables is perfect for small spaces and raised beds. Discover how to maximize your growing potential with our successive planting plan for year-round crops.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Grow A Beautiful Vegetable Garden That’s A Feast For The Eyes
In addition to being practical and useful, growing beautiful vegetable gardens that are stunning and aesthetically pleasing can enhance your garden space.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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9 Cut And Come Again Crops For Small Spaces
Limited space is not an impediment to growing your own food. Cut and come again vegetables and herbs will save money, space, and provide fresh produce from the same plant all season long.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Which Types Of Wood To Use For Growing Fungi
Wondering about the best logs for mushroom plugs? Match the mushroom type to the tree variety for a great crop of delicious mushrooms.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Plant An Italian Cook’s Vegetable Garden: 8 Authentic Varieties To Grow
Bring the luscious, bright flavors of Italian cuisine into your home with an Italian cook’s garden filled with the country’s best produce.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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6 Plant-And-Forget Vegetables That Will Thrive Even When Neglected
Nothing beats the flavor of home-grown vegetables, but if the thought of all that maintenance puts you off, then these no-fuss crops are the way to go. Get set to enjoy maximum fruits from minimal labor.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Grow Butternut Squash Plants
Growing a butternut squash plant makes a tasty and prolific addition to the garden. Learn how to plant, grow and harvest this nutritious vegetable.
By Jackie Rhoades
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7 Superfoods You Can Easily Grow In Your Home Or Garden
Don’t splash out on expensive superfoods at the grocery store – discover the most nutrient-dense vegetables that even beginner gardeners can grow with minimum fuss.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Growing Tomatoes Indoors: Top Tips For Year-Round Tomatoes
Want to get more out of your tomato growing season? Growing tomatoes indoors takes a bit of planning, but get it right and you’ll be able to grow more toms for longer
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Types Of Edible Mushrooms & Their Poisonous Look-Alikes
Types Of Edible Mushrooms & Their Dangerous Doppelgangers
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Mushrooms In The Garden – Getting Rid Of Unwanted Fungi
Unless you deliberately grow them, the arrival of mushrooms in the garden can be alarming – but it's nothing to fear, as our experts reveal.
By Susan Albert