Which Types of Garlic Are Best to Grow in Your Garden?
Hardneck or softneck? Here’s what to know about different types of garlic and how to grow them.
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10 Best Vegetables for Raised Beds and Small Spaces
These easy-to-grow crops are the perfect vegetables for raised beds because they love loose, well-draining soil.
10 Marigold Companion Plants for a Pest-Free Garden
Use these marigold companion plants to attract pollinators and repel pests in your vegetable garden.
15 Giant Vegetable Varieties for Growing Tons of Produce
These giant vegetable varieties can grow to impressive sizes, providing more than enough food and plenty of fun for the whole family.
10 Best Spinach Companion Plants for Natural Pest Control
These herbs, flowers, and veggies make excellent spinach companion plants that help repel pests and attract beneficial insects.
Do Deer Eat Tomato Plants? 5 Ways to Protect Your Harvest
Deer do eat tomato plants from time to time. Here's how to recognize deer damage on tomatoes and how to prevent the creatures from ruining your crop.
How and When to Harvest Garlic at its Peak
Knowing when to harvest garlic can be tricky. Use these tips to pick garlic bulbs at the perfect time and store your harvest so it lasts!
Growing Lavender from Seed: A Beginner’s Guide
Growing lavender from seed is a low cost way to experiment with different varieties. Discover the proper techniques and care for lavender's successful germination and growth.
When and How to Harvest Dill for Its Flavorful Leaves, Flowers, and Seeds
This guide explains how to harvest dill so your plants stay productive for as long as possible, plus provides tips on the best time to pick dill leaves, flowers, and seeds.
How I Boost Harvests by Succession Planting My Small Vegetable Garden
These simple succession planting steps and tips will boost your harvests from a small space garden.
10 Tips for Companion Planting Herbs Around Your Garden
Companion planting herbs, like sage and dill, can keep pests away while attracting pollinators. Find out how to use herbs as companion plants effectively.
How to Harvest Mint, Dry Mint, and Store Mint
Learn how to harvest mint to keep plants more manageable and gather fresh mint leaves for cooking, drying, and storing!
How to Harvest Rosemary for Its Fragrant Leaves
These tips on how to harvest rosemary will help you gather plenty of fresh leaves at peak flavor from potted plants and herb gardens too.
How Often to Water Basil to Keep Its Tasty Leaves Thriving
Learn how often to water basil plants in pots and garden beds to keep your herbs healthy through the summer months.
When and How to Harvest Chives So the Plant Keeps Growing
Learn how to harvest chives to keep your plants productive all season long. Plus, get storage tips for helping harvested chives last as long as possible.
Should You Use Epsom Salt for Tomatoes? Why It's Not a Great Idea
Using Epsom salt for tomatoes could do more harm than good, according to an expert. Here's what to do instead to help your plants thrive.
When and How to Harvest Spinach at Its Peak
Learn how to harvest spinach microgreens, baby leaves, and mature greens with these simple tips.
8 Tips for Growing Cherry Tomato Plants That Will Thrive All Season
Find out how to keep your cherry tomato plants producing plenty of ripe, juicy fruit from midsummer until fall.
8 Tips for Growing Blueberries in Containers
This guide to growing blueberries in containers includes recommendations on the best pots and soil to use, plus how to care for blueberries in pots.
Grow the Most Productive Beefsteak Tomato Plants with These 9 Tips
Beefsteak tomato plants, also called slicers, are easy to grow in vegetable gardens or containers with these simple tips for success.