How to Grow Gorgeous Bell PeppersBell peppers are easy to grow, nearly pest and disease-free, and they produce a lot of yield in a small amount of space. You can either buy transplants locally, or start seeds yourself. Here are the basics of what you need to know to get started.
Tips for Tomato GrowersTomatoes are America's most popular garden crop, but they are not necessarily the easiest crop to grow. Even the most experienced gardeners occasionally find themselves at a loss as to why their tomato plants fail. Here are a few helpful guidelines for understanding tomatoes.
Harvesting PotatoesIf you like potatoes, consider planting a few hills in your garden. For the small amount of space they take up, they will easily earn their keep by providing you with a high return on your investment. Here are some tips for harvesting and storing them.
Maintaining Your Vegetable GardenAfter planting your vegetable garden, it might seem like there's a lot of downtime while waiting for your crops to grow. Establishing a routine for garden maintenance, is vitally important if you want to reap a good harvest later in the season.
Cherry Tomatoes for Hanging BasketsWith their small fruits and trailing growth habit, cherry tomatoes are ideal candidates for growing in hanging baskets.
Six Ways To Get Big Yields From A Small GardenIf the size of your garden is limited, you can still produce a surprising amount of food just by employing a few intensive gardening techniques. Here are 6 simple ways to help you produce a maximum yields in a minimum amount of space.
Growing Miniature VegetablesBaby or miniature vegetables have been always been a staple in Asian cooking, and popular in restaurants and kitchens across most of Europe for decades. Fortunately, gardeners without a lot of space can enjoy miniature vegetables more economically, by simply by growing their own at home.
Eight Great Perennial VegetablesPerennial vegetables sometimes take a year or more to yield a first harvest, but the rewards are well worth your effort. Plant them once and you will have a reliable annual crop for years to come.
Growing RhubarbRhubarb should not he harvested until the second season after planting and then only for 1 to 2 weeks. Harvesting can be increased to 1 to 2 months by the third season and after that, plants can be harvested as often as you prefer.
