Growing Herbs from Seeds for Good Health and Great Tasting FoodI love growing herbs from seed. With a window sill and some sun, you can grow pretty much any type of herb year round, almost anywhere in the world. My favorite to grow for its wonderful aroma, is basil, but I love the taste of fresh rosemary on chicken. Herbs are easy to grow and maintain and the best part, many are healthy for you. Growing herbs at home is like growing medicine that makes your food taste better. Something that cough syrup won't do.
Start your Cucumbers from SeedsLast year was by far the best year for cucumbers that I have ever had. With a good mix of care and of course, excellent weather, the cucumbers I started from seed, blossomed and produced unlike any season before. Here is what I did last year. Hopefully you will have great success as I did.
3 Vegetable Seeds that have a Large Yield per SeedIf you had room to plant only three vegetables, what would they be and why? I was recently asked this question by a friend. Before I get into what I would grow let me address why I would grow the ones I did choose. If I only had space for three vegetables I would make sure I first grow something that has a high yield and second, make sure I am growing something that I and my family would enjoy eating.
Zucchini 2010 - R.I.P.It happens every year. By the end of July, my zucchini plants have bit the dust. I know of some gardeners who do not like to grow zucchini because they find themselves overwhelmed by the plant's productivity.
The Stinking OrchidI stopped to grab some gladiolas from my old friend Herman's roadside stand. It's the thought that counts, and three stalks for $5 was a great bargain for a happy wife. There, on the table next to the stand rested fresh garlic. I had never seen such beautiful garlic.
Too Much of a Good Thing in your Home Vegetable GardenWe all love seeing our gardens flourish. We water carefully, maintain the pH of the soil and keep our plants constantly fertilized so they can start reaching for the sky. But in two weeks time when your plants are looking weak and unhealthy the troubleshooting process begins.
Good Soil is the Foundation of your Home Vegetable GardenThe seeds or plants you buy for your home vegetable garden will all be useless if the very foundation of what makes your garden a success is not any good. Read on as Mike gives you some tips on how to make your soil better.
Understanding Manure for your Home Vegetable GardenIf you are a little confused as to the benefits of manure for your home vegetable garden and how to use it, then read on as Mike gives you some helpful insights.
Three Watering Tools for your Home Vegetable GardenDid you water your vegetable garden too much? Did you water your vegetable garden too little? With these three tools you will now know the answers to those questions.
Three Safe Methods to Get Rid of Ants in your Home Vegetable GardenAlthough not a huge issue in many home vegetable gardens, some do experience issues with these tiny little pests. Here are three safe methods you can use to decrease the ant population.
Less Seeds, Less Space, More Crops in the Home Vegetable GardenYou can maximize your home vegetable garden output by reducing your vegetable garden size. Don't think so? Listen in as Mike gives you his tips and tricks to maximize your home vegetable gardening efforts.
Three Tips to Use that Extra Space in your Home Vegetable GardenYou have extra space in your home vegetable garden, although you may not know it. Here are three tips from Mike to unleash that extra space you never knew you had.
10 Things You May Not Have Known About TomatoesTomatoes are the number one fruit and/or vegetable grown in the home vegetable garden, but how much do you really know about this little wonder that tastes great and can be added to any meal?
Keeping Cats Out of your Home Vegetable GardenWhether it is your own or it belongs to your neighbor, cats are animals and work on instinct and could mistake your home vegetable garden for their litter box. Here are some things you can try to avoid this devastating problem.
Top Four Mistakes a Home Vegetable Gardener MakesWe all, as vegetable gardeners, at some point have committed one of these 10 mistakes. From novices to the most experienced, we are all guilty. Here the top 10 mistakes most home vegetable gardeners make, and suggestions to remedy them.
Make Money from your Home Vegetable GardenIn today's tight economy there are still plenty of opportunities to earn extra income to pay off some bills. Your home vegetable garden could be one of those ways.
Home Vegetable Gardening: It's All About the CompostThe best thing for your soil is compost. It contains all the nutrients your plants will need to grow and thrive. Here is how you can easily create your own and add good quality compost to your soil all year round.
Home Vegetable Gardening: Terms You Should Get to KnowHome vegetable gardening can be so much more than planting a few seeds, adding some water and sub, and waiting for the plants to produce. Here are some valuable terms you should get to know to make the most out of your home vegetable garden.
Home Vegetable Gardening: Helpful Tips for Better TomatoesThe tomato is the number one vegetable (really a fruit) that is grown in home vegetable gardens around the country. Don't fall victim to blossom end rot, root rot or poor fruit development. Follow these tips and you will be well on your way to healthier, better and more tasty tomatoes.
Home Vegetable Gardening: VermicompostVermicompost is a tremendous source for minerals and nutrients your home vegetable garden plants need. With the information in this article you will see how you can add vermicompost to your soil with very little effort.
Home Vegetable Gardening: Calcium is not Just for Strong Bones for PeopleIn people calcium helps build strong bones among the many other health benefits, but it is not just for people. The plants in your vegetable garden need calcium as well and they get it through your soil. Here is how you can get calcium to your plants.
Home Vegetable Gardening: Phosphorus Is Necessary for Seed and Root DevelopmentPhosphorus is an important element in the home vegetable gardening world. Here is some very valuable information on phosphorous that will definitely help.
Lose Weight with your Home Vegetable GardenWhen it comes to losing weight most people think if you don't go to a gym or hit the weights you have no chance of losing weight. Well you can lose weight by eating right and incorporating physical activity and healthy foods.
Going Organic Can Sometimes be out of Your ControlI won't say I am a certified organic gardener but I do take the necessary steps to get as close as I can. As much as strive to follow everything organic as possible there comes a time when it simply is just out of my control.
Vegetable Gardening: Can I Grow Celery?Celery is one of those vegetables that most people don't think about when it comes to home vegetable gardening. But, it is possible to grow your own celery at home.
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