When growing vegetables, an early frost is a big concern. Many vegetable plants can die when exposed to frost, but there are a few who really love the cold, and when frost hits, they even taste better because of it! Read More
We know he can act, but did you know he can garden? Source Code star Jake Gyllenhaal is urging kids to adopt healthy eating habits by teaming up with American schools to teach the importance of vegetable gardening. Read More
Soybeans are one of the most-grown commercial crops in the world, and they are used in a number of ways to feed the world. Since they are such an important food source, genetic engineering is often used in the commercial crops to make sure harvests don’t succumb to pests or poisons. When you grow at home, you can go organic and enjoy healthy, natural soybeans in a number of ways. Read More
Despite it’s cold weather name, winter squash is a warm-season vegetable that can grow in most areas of the country. These are the squashes we usually look forward to with a Thanksgiving feast. Here’s how to grow them in your home garden. Read More
Mustard is a versatile vegetable to add to your garden. Grow this hearty leaf veggie for soups and salads or save the seeds as a spice for many recipes. Read More
The Southwest is known for extreme heat and dry summers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a summer vegetable garden if you live in this area of the country. Read More
You can plant a garden to beautify your yard, but have you ever thought of growing certain plants to beautify yourself? Natural skin care and cosmetics are all the rage, and many of these natural beauty products are made using vegetables you can grow in your own garden. Read More
The heat and humidity of the warm Southeastern U.S.wreaks havoc on gardens from now through the end of August. Although summer gardening may seem bleak, there are still some seeds you can put in the ground that will carry you through to fall harvest before frost sets in. Read More
In July, the Pacific Northwest experiences its average warmest temperatures of the year, making it an ideal month to plant vegetables for a late summer harvest. Read More
If you’re heavy into health and sustainability, eventually you’ll want to try growing your own whole grains. Wheat is surprisingly easy to grow and can produce a completely natural product without commercial processing. Read More
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