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How to Grow TomatoesWith their vibrant colors and freshness, tomatoes are a popular vegetable known for their prolific yield and versatility in cooking. A member of the nightshade family, tomatoes come in approximately 10,000 varieties, with colors ranging from pink to purple, yellow to white, and even black....
Grow Tomatoes in EggshellsBy Jay White, Publisher If your tomato tastes yearn for something different than the standard hybrids or heirlooms that are available at the nurseries and box stores, then you need to grow your own plants. Growing your own tomatoes from seed is fun, pretty easy...
How to Grow BasilBasil is an easy and popular herb to grow, suited for beginner gardeners. Native to Central Africa and Southeast Asia, basil is a member of the mint family. Its aromatic flavor lends it many applications in cooking, including sauces, pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and pesto. Another...
6 Easiest Seeds to Grow in a PotSo, you want to bring life into your limited space but don't know how to begin? We've put togethersix types of seeds that grow great in pots and planters with a sunny spot. With the right seeds and a little TLC, you can create a...
How to Grow OrchidsOrchids are known for their vibrant, exotic colors and diverse variety, with over 30,000 species and 200,000 hybrids. Once only available to the rich, orchids can now be cultivated almost anywhere and have become popular houseplants. Most orchids found in nature are epiphytes, which are...
How to Grow OnionsOnions are a versatile addition to many recipes, adding flavor to foods that are otherwise bland and tasteless. While they can be brought from a grocery or supermarket, onions that are grown in the garden contain a sweetness that store bought ones lack.A member of...
How to Grow GarlicGarlic is one of the easiest crops to grow, requiring little effort. They are a versatile addition to many recipes, adding a wonderful flavor to foods such as garlic bread, pasta, and sauces. In addition, it contains health benefits including lowering cholesterol, supporting immune system...
How to Grow Lemon BalmWhile not as popular as other herbs, lemon balm is easy to grow with a variety of culinary and medicinal uses. A member of the mint family, lemon balm is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. Used as far back as the Middle...
How to Grow MicrogreensAn exciting way to keep yourself occupied during the cold winter months is to grow microgreens at home. Once the reserve of specialized garden centers and boutique grocery stores, microgreens can now be cultivated within the comfort of the home. Defined as the second stage...
How to Grow and Harvest LettuceLettuce is a popular crop that is easy to grow. It is annual, which means it will not re-grow each season. If you eat a lot of salads or are looking for ways to eat healthier, you can save money by growing them in raised...
How to Grow Calendula: Brilliant Flowers that HealWith their vibrant colors and joyful blooms, calendulas can immediately brighten up a room. Commonly called pot marigold, these cheerful flowers, often appearing in clusters of orange or yellow, are sure to remedy a dull spot or plain vegetable patch. A highly versatile plant, calendulas...
Easiest Vegetables to GrowMany gardeners utilize raised garden beds to grow a variety of fresh, organic vegetables. Raised garden beds offer many advantages including easy harvesting, better drainage, and higher yields. Although you can grow almost any vegetables in garden beds, some vegetables are easier to grow than...
Wonderful Windowsill Gardens: Small Pots, Low Maintenance, Big ResultsIf you love flowers but you live in an apartment, or if you haven’t got much available yard space, or if you’ve just got a bit of a brown thumb, a windowsill garden might be the perfect way to add some greenery and style to...
Trellised Tomatoes: Up, Up and Away!By Jay White, Publisher Have you ever seen a tomato bush growing without some sort of support? I don’t think I have. There is a good reason for this. Most tomato vines get so big that they cannot support themselves. If you want to split...
Grow Your Own TransplantsBy Skip Richter, Contributing Editor If you’ve never tried growing your own transplants, you are missing out on a wonderful part of gardening. I have nothing against purchasing transplants and in fact do so every year. But I also grow some transplants of my own...
Cultivating Green Thumbs: How to Involve Kids in GardeningTeaching your children about gardening is a great way to spend more time with them, and lets them experience nature first hand. Through gardening activities, they will develop a sense of self sufficiency. They learn more about where their food comes from, and the patience...
Guide To Understanding How, Why and When To Use FertilizerGardening is a rewarding and fulfilling hobby but has its fair share of challenges.One of the most crucial challenges every gardener faces is ensuring their plants receive the essential nutrients they need to thrive. Fertilizer acts as a nutritional supplement for your garden, guaranteeing that...
How to Protect Your Garden During Hurricane SeasonWith all of the tender loving care that goes into a garden, not to mention the hard work and financial investment, it’s heartbreaking to think about losing it all to a hurricane or tropical storm. But if you live in a coastal region, your plants...
Top Six Mistakes New Gardeners Make and How to Fix ThemIf you spend any time on social media, chances are good that at some point you’ve seen memes that talk about the role of mistakes in personal growth and success. We agree that mistakes are great teachers, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t value in...
12 Gardening Resolutions to Stick To in 2023Gardening resolutions, like those for many other New Year's resolutions, are a lot easier to make than they are to stick with. After all, what's more fun than dreaming about the great garden you're going to have this year? But unless you follow through with...
Investing In Your Garden: Why It's Worth ItBy Jay White, Contributing Writer A friend told me that she wanted to start growing her own vegetables as a way to cut down on her grocery bill. I encouraged her to start a small garden but I warned her that she probably would not...
Put a Pep in that Step: Falling for PeppersBy Skip Richter, Contributing Editor Peppers have been enjoying the garden spotlight in recent years. In2015, the National Garden Bureau chose the sweet pepper as its pepper of the year. But it isn’t just sweet peppers that are popular. Hot peppers have their own rabid...
Seven Beginner Raised Bed Gardening Mistakes to AvoidMany people prefer planting flowers and crops in raised garden beds, as it provides them with many benefits.Metal raised garden bedshave become extremely popular due to their eco-friendly materials and long-lasting durability.Inthis guide, we willdiscussthe importance of correctly setting up raised garden beds, and mistakes...
Summer Gardening with Kids: A Big, Green Thumbs UpSummer is here, and that means lots of time at home with little kids with lots of time on their hands and energy to burn. Time to start getting outdoors and digging in the dirt! Think about creating a kids’ vegetable garden. It’s easy, and...
What To Know Before Building A Raised Garden BedYou have decided to install a raised garden bed to grow some vegetables or flowers. Like any project, you need tospend some time researching the properties of raised garden beds. With careful analysis and planning, you can correctly set up a garden bed on your...
Transform Your Garden with DIY Gardening SoilThe price for bagged germination mix and potting soil or raised bed soil can be cost prohibitive when you have a lot of seed trays to fill and a lot of raised beds to top off. Creating your own soil blend can give you significantly...
Garden TherapyIn a world that often feels too loud, too bright, and just too much, gardening helps to quiet the internal noise. It’s not definitely not silent outside. Blue jays chitter and chase the hawks away from their nest as I watch the bees pollinate my...
Gardening with Kids: Fun and Educational Activities for Young GardenersGardening isn't just for adults; it's an enriching experience that can captivate the minds and hearts of children too. Engaging kids in gardening not only introduces them to the wonders of nature but also provides valuable lessons in responsibility, patience, and environmental stewardship. From planting...
Ready, Set, Plant: Tips for Planning a Summer Herb GardenYou could argue that herb gardens are good for body, mind, and spirit. Growing your own herbs is tremendously fulfilling; the fragrant herbs you produce can take your cooking to new levels, and many fresh herbs are a great source of antioxidants, which can boost...
Gardening: A Relevant and Therapeutic Life SkillMEET TARI... Tari is a middle-aged entrepreneur mum. Tari had always been captivated by the beauty of nature and realized she had the proverbial 'Green Fingers' for real. However, living in a terrace apartment complex with her family left her with limited access to green...
Your June Gardening ChecklistBy Skip Richter, Contributing Editor Vegetables and herbs Warm-season vegetables are still in peak harvest this month in most of Texas. For best quality, harvest each one at its peak stage. Don’t let green beans get too mature. Harvest them when they are just about...
Essential Gardening Tips and Tricks for BeginnersIntroduction: Gardening is Beneficial for Your Mind and Body Gardening is not only a popular hobby but also a therapeutic activity that offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, engaging in this outdoor activity...
Desert Grandma GardnerI’ve been a “casual” gardener for most of my life, but when I decided to retire after 38 years working in technology for a major US city, I also decided that I wanted to take gardening more seriously and chose it as my primary retirement...
Mother's Day Memories Part 1This year, to celebrate Mother’s Day, we asked the Vego community to share photos and stories of the knowledge, gardening tips, garden-to-table recipes that moms have passed down, and to tell us what motherhood means to you. No matter who your maternal figure is, whether...
Your May Gardening ChecklistBy Skip Richter, Contributing Editor Vegetables and herbs Most warm-season vegetable crops (including tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and green beans) are reaching their harvest season this month. The latter three should be picked at peak quality or they will start to decline in quality as they...
