How to Plant Avocados at Home for Dozens

Avocados are celebrated for their plethora of health benefits, from reducing cardiovascular risks and aiding in weight loss to promoting better digestion and acting as a potential shield against cancer. Growing them at home not only offers financial savings but also ensures you have a natural, organic supply of this nutritious fruit. Here’s a step-by-stepContinue reading “How to Plant Avocados at Home for Dozens”

18 Best Climbing & Vining Vegetables for Containers to Grow Vertically

Discover the names of the 18 best climbing and vining vegetables for containers. These veggies are productive and can grow vertically! 1. Rocoto Pepper This South American perennial pepper plant is something between a climber and a shrub. The best part is that it can live for a decade, producing fruits productively. While it looksContinue reading “18 Best Climbing & Vining Vegetables for Containers to Grow Vertically”

Companion Planting with Herbs for a More Robust Garden

Author:Chris DalzielPublished:November 12, 2019Updated:November 11, 202123 comments May contain affiliate links. Please see my affiliate disclosure and privacy policy. Companion planting is a method of growing specific herbs, flowers, fruits, and vegetables in close proximity to each other, enhancing the growth of both plants and often controlling pests naturally. For more natural pest control ideas,Continue reading “Companion Planting with Herbs for a More Robust Garden”

Tips To Create A Decorative Container Vegetable Garden

1. Grow Ornamental Vegetables Ornamental vegetables and herbs such as chard, lettuce, sorrel, kale, asparagus, tomato, sweet potato, taro, parsley, lemongrass, eggplant, and cabbage can beautify your container vegetable garden. 2. Choose Beautiful Planters Select decorative and colorful pots of different shapes and designs that will match with the foliage and fruits of different veggiesContinue reading “Tips To Create A Decorative Container Vegetable Garden”

12 Great Tips For Starting A Kitchen Garden Every Beginner Should Know!

Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey as we unveil Great Tips For Starting A Kitchen Garden Every Beginner Should Know! Whether you have a green thumb or are just starting to explore the wonders of gardening, we’ve got you covered with Great Tips For Starting A Kitchen Garden Every Beginner Should Know! Don’tContinue reading “12 Great Tips For Starting A Kitchen Garden Every Beginner Should Know!”

24 Easy DIY Garden Trellis Ideas & Best Plant Structure Designs

24 best DIY garden trellis ideas & designs: build easy cucumber trellis, bean teepee, beautiful vine pergola, plant screen, & vegetable garden structures! As a garden designer and plant lover, one of my favorite garden elements is the garden trellis. A plant trellis can add so much charm and functionality in a landscape design. ItContinue reading “24 Easy DIY Garden Trellis Ideas & Best Plant Structure Designs”

Can You Freeze Beets without Cooking Them?

By Kimberly Updated: April 15, 2023 Related Topics: Freezing, Root Vegetables Garden harvest time is here, and it’s one of the best times of the year. But since we can’t eat all of our garden produce at once, it’s when we start thinking about how to store the excess for later – in the easiestContinue reading “Can You Freeze Beets without Cooking Them?”

How To Plant Tomatoes In 5 Gallon Buckets – Grow Tomatoes With Ease!

Old World Garden Farms You might be surprised just how easy it is to plant and grow a delicious crop of tomatoes in ordinary 5 gallon buckets. And even better, how successful you can grow doing it! More and more gardeners are trying their hand at growing tomatoes in 5 gallon buckets. Not only canContinue reading “How To Plant Tomatoes In 5 Gallon Buckets – Grow Tomatoes With Ease!”

7 Secrets for Your Best Strawberry Harvest Every Year

By: Author Tracey Besemer Posted on Published: April 6, 2021 – Last updated: February 22, 2022 Is there a more wonderful summertime treat than eating a homegrown strawberry? It’s an experience for all of our senses. You search for that perfect berry – bright, red, shining like a jewel. You hear the satisfying snap as youContinue reading “7 Secrets for Your Best Strawberry Harvest Every Year”

Growing Tomatoes In Pots | 13 Tomato Growing Tips For Containers

Want to know details about Growing Tomatoes in Pots? Here are the best Tomato Growing Tips for Containers for bumper harvest! Growing Tomatoes in Pots is the best way to enjoy this tasty fruit in a small space! To help you harvest the juiciest ones, here are the top Tomato Growing Tips for Containers! FindContinue reading “Growing Tomatoes In Pots | 13 Tomato Growing Tips For Containers”

Planting and Growing Corn in Containers

Discover the world of Planting and Growing Corn in Containers, and enjoy fresh, home-grown corn all summer long, even with limited space. Corn is a staple crop in many cultures around the world, and while it’s traditionally grown in vast fields, you don’t need acres of land to enjoy this delicious vegetable. With the riseContinue reading “Planting and Growing Corn in Containers”

Grow Onions – The Total Guide To Growing From Seed or Sets

By: Author Lindsay Sheehan Posted on Published: February 12, 2021 – Last updated: March 14, 2022 Strongly flavored and incredibly versatile, onions (Allium cepa) are a hardy, cool season crop closely related to garlic, leeks, and chives. Onions have been cultivated and selectively bred for at least 7,000 years. Although its geographic origins are unknown, onionsContinue reading “Grow Onions – The Total Guide To Growing From Seed or Sets”

20 Onion Companion Plants (& 4 Plants To Grow Nowhere Near Your Onions)

By: Author Elizabeth Waddington Posted on April 21, 2021 There are a range of different onions to grow in your garden – from large bulbing onions, to red onions, to scallions. But when choosing which onions to grow, and where to place them in your garden, you need to think about what will grow wellContinue reading “20 Onion Companion Plants (& 4 Plants To Grow Nowhere Near Your Onions)”

Climbing Veg Plants To Grow In Pots

28/02/2023 Sharing is caring! Want to grow some climbing veg but only have pots to grow in? Well, worry not. There are lots of different climbing veg that can thrive in pots. Before we get into the plants, a little word on supports. There are lots of different support methods you can use with pots.Continue reading “Climbing Veg Plants To Grow In Pots”

How to grow pumpkins in containers: A step-by-step guide

Pumpkins are beautiful and delicious vegetables. They are cute, attractive and most of all they are extremely tasty and healthy. You don’t need a large space to grow pumpkins. You can grow pumpkins in containers and place them on your balcony, rooftop, porch or even yard. Pumpkins are low maintenance vegetables that can be grownContinue reading “How to grow pumpkins in containers: A step-by-step guide”

15 Vegetable Seeds to Sow Outside Before the Last Spring Frost

By: Author Lindsay Sheehan Posted on April 12, 2021 As the garden slowly wakes up after a long winter slumber, the excitement for a whole new gardening season is palpable. The sights and sounds and smells of spring are all around us, and oh how they beckon! And while we can keep busy with aContinue reading “15 Vegetable Seeds to Sow Outside Before the Last Spring Frost”

9 Popular Tomato Growing Myths Get Busted

By: Author Tracey Besemer Posted on April 9, 2021 We dream of the perfect harvest. If I wrote a post with the title, “10 Secrets to Your Best Ever Green Bean Harvest,” I’ll bet most folks would keep scrolling. However, if I wrote a post about the “10 Secrets to Your Best Ever Tomato Harvest,”Continue reading “9 Popular Tomato Growing Myths Get Busted”

15 Mistakes Even the Most Experienced Tomato Gardeners Can Make

By: Author Elizabeth Waddington Posted on April 8, 2021 *This article was updated on April 8, 2021. Tomatoes are one of the most popular plants to grow in home gardens. They’re a useful and delicious crop, and growing them can bring a range of rewards, including jealous neighbors who want to know who you grewContinue reading “15 Mistakes Even the Most Experienced Tomato Gardeners Can Make”

9 Soil Amendments to Put In Your Vegetable Planting Holes

By: Author Tracey Besemer Posted on May 20, 2022 It’s time to get those seedlings planted in the garden. Whether you’ve spent the past few months growing them yourself or picked up some starter packs at the local nursery, now is the time to get them in the ground. Hold on! Before you plunk aContinue reading “9 Soil Amendments to Put In Your Vegetable Planting Holes”