Growing Edibles

Seed potatoes, instead of actual seeds, are used when planting potatoes. The seed potato can be planted whole or cut into pieces, with each piece having at least one eye. Instead of using...

Square foot planting is a widely used method of intensive garden planting designed to use soil space as efficiently as possible, with easy access and for the longest growing season possible....

As with any planting, the state of the ground is a consideration when growing sugarcane. Farmers or growers are careful to rotate their fields, replanting every 4 years in parts of the United...

Planting garlic bulbs is as simple as breaking up the cloves, planting each clove separately and letting the greens sprout. Harvest garlic when the greens have turned yellow with helpful...

Planting an edible garden can be a rewarding experience for your family and even your immediate community. There are dozens of varieties of edible fruits available, and depending on your region...

The Japanese plums are majority red in color, have flesh that are soft and juicy, and the taste can range from tart to sweet. The fruits are best if eaten when they are fresh. Tips on growing...

Radishes are a salad favorite and can be grown in even the smallest space. Growing radishes is a good way to introduce children to the art of gardening, as this root vegetable does not need a lot...

Find out how easy it is to grow vegetables in the fall for winter consumption.

Learn how to keep your garden beautiful all the way to the first frost by planting a fall garden.

Growing vegetables is fun, easy and very rewarding. There are many health benefits associated with eating a variety of fresh vegetables on a daily basis. The government's recommendation is 3 to 5...