Crop Rotation 101: What it is and Why You Need to Know
Planting the same thing in the same place year after year drains nutrients from the soil. You can avoid this by changing what you plant on a particular plot or bed from year to year.
Succession Cropping to Get More out of Your Garden
Over the years, farmers and gardeners have developed several methods of succession planting, making efficient use of space, crop varieties, climate, and timing. Here are a few tips to help you grow a succession garden in your backyard.
7 Tips to Help Your Grow a Better Summer Garden
Spring permits the gardener a chance to crank-up that wonderful component of the growing season ahead: the summer vegetable garden.
The Basics of Garden Intercropping
Gardeners who tend to small gardens can enjoy a more diverse and abundant harvest by growing two or more crops in the same area. Here are the basics of intercropping.
How to Grow Bulb Fennel
We are right now approaching a distinct juncture in the gardening calendar. If you happen to live in the Northern Hemisphere, then May and June are the months when we prepare for a bountiful summer and early fall. Hopefully, you will have already started an early harvest here and there. With some of the peas, […]
10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Coronavirus Victory Garden
With experts predicting serious economic repercussions in the coming months, growing your own food is just plain smart.
Best Way to Grow Potatoes Indoors in 8 Practical Steps
You don’t need a backyard to raise vegetables. Here’s how to grow potatoes indoors in your apartment.
Backyard Corn Growing: Tips for Planting, Care, and Harvest
Sweet corn is one of the most popular vegetables in supermarket produce bins. With a little space and planning, you can grow some in your own backyard.
Growing Bok Choy from Seed in Your Backyard
Bok choy stalks are crisp, juicy, and delicious. The leaves are smooth and tender with a flavor akin to that of cabbage and chard. Here’s how to grow some in your backyard.
How to Turn Your Front Lawn into a Mini Vegetable Farm
Whatever the reasons behind our love affair with front lawns, there is little doubt that the land they occupy can be put to much better use.