General Vegetable Info Archives

The fall garden… it’s that time of the year when the weather begins to cool and there’s a nip in the air, you know it’s time to begin preparing your

Many gardeners growing in a raised bed ask “Is pressure treated wood safe for vegetable gardens”? They fear the chemicals used in the treated wood of the raised bed will

Dill plants (Anethum graveolens) [fal-KAY-tuh grav-ee-OH-lens] is found throughout the Mediterranean, Europe, and most kitchens. Dill is a popular kitchen herb people frequently grow for flavoring. However, gardeners also plant dill

Irrespective of whether you are a beginner or a guru in growing vegetables, making mistakes is inevitable. You might not repeat the old mistakes, but you’ll always commit new ones

Here’s the deal! Did you ever ask yourself this question – “Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?” All fruits and veggies are very healthy additions to any diet, but

Having fresh herbs right outside the door takes fresh to a whole new level. The vertical herb planter has removable shelves and is easy to build. Use bagged potting soil

Gardening is a beloved hobby and past time for millions of men, women, and children around the world. Below you’ll find 10 helpful tips and tricks for saving money while growing

Most experienced gardeners do a good job keeping their plants healthy, but even with these efforts, some plants are just not meant to grow next to others. There are many

Wouldn’t be great to walk out into the backyard, patio or small balcony and harvest a lettuce leaf or two for tonight’s salad. It’s possible with a lettuce ball basket!

It’s important when growing garlic to avoid the ones laced with chemicals found in store (most garlic is sprayed with chemicals). It’s best to plant garlic in Autumn, and avoid

Growing asparagus in raised garden beds provides perennial asparagus plants a secluded spot for controlled growing conditions. It allows for undisturbed growth each year. A raised bed isolates the seed and

Broccoli stalks along with the florets is an old-fashioned, traditional food that people have enjoyed for many centuries. It’s a great choice for staying healthy because it is really one

One of the great things about growing potatoes is they are fairly low maintenance and they can be grown in pots, massively in the ground or in grow bags. Some

Pallets are being used for all kinds of things these days indoors and out. Mavis from onehundreddollarsamonth.com shows how she put together a a pallet garden. She answers the question

We add a lot of things to our garden to improve the soil and help feed our garden plants. Walk through a garden center, and you’ll find everything from fertilizers