Tag: gardening
Fast-growing vegetables for the impatient gardener
While tomatoes, peppers and watermelons require long growing seasons, many other fruits and vegetables grow much faster. Learn which varieties grow quickly.
Get the most out of raised beds
From flowers to veggies, and even pollinators too, this raised bed gardening means there is something for everyone to get involved in.
How to make your garden wildlife friendly
If you enjoy watching wildlife and want to make your yard a destination, your gardening habits are a good place to start.
How to divide your perennials
Herbaceous perennials are commonly divided for three reasons: to control size, to rejuvenate plants and to propagate a prized perennial.
7 considerations for gardening with high tunnels
High tunnels are temporary structures that extend the growing season and can be used for a variety of vegetables, small fruits and flowers.
Spring into indoor seed starting
Seed starting allows you to get a head start on your growing season while saving you the money and time from going to a greenhouse.
How to keep deer out of your garden
It’s no surprise growing deer populations have been problematic for gardeners. Learn how to deter deer and successfully limit the damage they cause.
A beginner’s guide to starting seeds indoors
Starting your own seeds can give you more vegetable options, save money and make your garden more productive. Learn how to successfully start seeds indoors.
Use wood ashes to improve garden fertility
When collected and spread on the garden, ashes produced by wood-burning fireplaces or stoves are an excellent source of calcium and other plant nutrients.
How to grow beets for optimal taste
Beets are an easy-to-grow, cool-season crop that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. By catering to beets’ growing preferences, you can optimize taste.
