GROWING GUIDE

if you find yourself under the weather, a steaming hot cup of fresh ginger tea might be just the thing to make you feel better. If you love ginger, try growing your own! Ginger exhibits anti-viral properties, aids in settling upset stomachs,...

Starting trees And Shrubs from seed is rewarding but requires more preparation than common flower or vegetable seeds. Two methods are commonly used to start tree seeds: natural sowing in the fall or assisted germination indoors. The Natural Way to...

Explore Asian edibles by growing your own vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Asian vegetables offer a diverse range of unique flavors and varieties, making them worth exploring.

Broccoli is a resilient, cold-weather vegetable providing vibrant green nutrients. Broccoli is part of the Cole Crop family, which also includes cabbage, kohlrabi, kale and more. It can be grown twice a year, in the late spring and the fall....

Eggplant is a deep, shiny purple vegetable filled with nutrients. The key with eggplant is harvesting at the correct time—when young—or it will get bitter. When cooked, it becomes extremely tender and absorbs flavors around it. one of our favorites on...

Determining the optimal planting time for each vegetable can be challenging but crucial for success. Understanding the best time and methods to begin. All date ranges I mention are for gardeners with climates similar to USDA zone 6B, and a...

COVER CROPS  At the end of the growing season you may be ready to rest, but your garden is not. One final effort can make a big difference: cover cropping. Even small gardens will benefit from the use of cover crops, or...

Bitter Melon, commonly known as Bitter Gourd or Karela in Hindi may not be a favorite of all, but this vegetable offers remarkable health benefits. Despite its bitter taste, enjoy the abundance of antioxidants and nutrients that Karela provides. Bitter...

Reasons to Plant Starter Plants Instead of Seeds Transform Your Garden with Ready-to-Plant Seedlings for Quick and Easy Growing. (also called transplants or starts) for just about everything but root crops. They’re worth the difference in price when you tally...