eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.

Vegetable Garden

Sort by:
Best Match
Most Popular
Newest

Showing 1-50 of 1,610 results

  • How to Keep Terrapins From Eating Tomato Plants

    Protecting a garden from unwanted animals is probably the most important and most difficult part of gardening. So many animals want nothing more than to consume the results of a gardener's hard...

  • How to Plant a Whole Potato in a Container

    Grow your own potatoes to save money all season long. Potatoes are easy to grow and require very little attention. There is no need to purchase seeds as the potato itself is planted directly into...

  • How to Treat Magnesiun Deficiency in Tomatoes With Epsom Salt

    Yellow leaves on a tomato can be a sign of magnesium deficiency in your plants, especially if the veins are still green. Because they are so rich in potassium, and because fertilizers also contain...

  • How to Grow Organic Pest Control

    Placing certain plants close to others creates a natural barrier against garden pests. This planting technique produces a natural site that invites beneficial insects and evicts harmful ones. It...

  • How to Grow Vegetables at High Altitudes

    Growing vegetables at high altitudes presents problems that lower altitudes generally do not have. The main issue with high-altitude gardening is that the growing season is a lot shorter, around...

  • Why Do My Sweet Bell Peppers Have Brown Spots?

    Growing sweet peppers can challenge even expert gardeners. The development of brown spots on the sweet pepper can be a particularly troublesome problem, with the most likely cause being a...

  • How to Grow Vegetables in Raised Beds

    Growing gardens in raised beds is a popular trend. Raised beds have many advantages compared to traditional gardening methods. They allow the soil to aerate better, they allow excess water to...

  • How to Mix Flowers & Veggies

    A lot has been written on the subject of companion planting. Flowers and herbs in vegetable gardens have traditionally been mixed to give protection from insects or provide nutrients or other...

  • How to Grow Lettuce in Raised Beds

    Lettuce is a hardy vegetable, growing best in cooler weather. It should be planted in early spring or late summer. Lettuce can be planted from seed or transplants. Using raised beds to grow...

  • DIY Bird Repellent Magnet

    Gardeners desperate to protect vegetable and fruit plots from flocks of birds will--and do--try almost anything. Machines that generate clicks or other noises, scarecrows, pinwheels, strips of...

  • How to Grow Summer Vegetables

    Growing a vegetable garden is a very rewarding experience. Deciding to grow your own garden will do two things for you: It will allow you to grow healthy summer vegetables and it will get you to...

  • How to Germinate Green Bean Seeds in Water

    Green bean seeds are notorious for their low germination rates. Because they're more difficult to germinate in soil than other seeds, they often rot or mold before they start producing plants....

  • How to Plant Collard Seed

    Collard greens, also known as "tree cabbage," are full of beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium and antioxidants. The vegetable graces many dining tables around the world, especially in the Deep...

  • How to Store Potatoes in Cedar Chips for the Winter

    Growing vegetables and tubers in your garden will provide you with a bounty of food after the harvest and through the winter. In most cases, vegetables can be canned or frozen to preserve them for...

  • How to Grow Vegetables in a Rural Setting

    If you have a piece of rural property, you can grow some vegetables. If you're lucky, you have more than one possible location for your garden, and plenty of space in which to try different crops...

  • How to grow Vegitables Indoors

    Modern technology has made it easy for anyone to grow all kinds of vegetables indoors.Whether it is winter, fall, autumn or summer, an indoor gardener can adapt new technology to grow any...

  • How to Build Vegetable Fruit Beds From Pressure Treated Lumber Wood

    Building vegetable and fruit beds offers the gardener the benefits of better drainage and improved soil. Your plants grow more produce because their roots form above your regular soil problems....

  • How to Get Rid of Tomato Plant Pests

    If you have a garden, you're going to have bugs. Unfortunately, that's just a fact of life. You will never be able to eliminate all of them. But believe it or not, having bugs around is a good...

  • How to Grow Vegetables Indoors Through the Winter

    During the winter, some people move their gardens inside their homes. Although this seems implausible, it is possible if you have adequate space and time for an indoor garden. Certain vegetables...

  • How to Grow Vegetables Indoors During the Winter

    Outdoor gardens are unable to survive during the winter months, due to the lack of sunlight and the cold temperatures. As a result, many people are unable to enjoy their favorite homegrown...

  • How to Grow Low Light Vegetables

    Though most vegetables grow best in ample sunshine, some also grow in low-light conditions. However, choosing an area for the garden can be more difficult than imagined. Not only do you need to...

  • How to Grow Vegetables in a Cold Frame

    Ever desire to grow vegetables in your garden during the cold season? You could be serving a delicious fresh salad with your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Making this possible is easy when...

  • How to Grow Prime-Jim & Prime-Jan Blackberries

    Prime Jim and Prime Jan blackberries are a hybrid plant developed by the University of Arkansas. Prime Jim and Prime Jan varieties produce fruit on first year shoots, called primocanes, where...

  • How to Grow Asian Vegetables

    Versatile and easy growing, Asian vegetables can add a whole new variety of colors, shapes, textures and tastes to the traditional American garden. Asian vegetables and their seeds have become...

  • How to Control Weeds in Vegetable Garden

    Control Weeds without chemicals and with items you already have. An Easy and safe way to Control those Weeds.

  • How to Plant Beefsteak Tomatoes

    Growing your own beefsteak tomatoes can be very rewarding. They do well in the garden or in containers, taste great and are the largest tomato type, some reaching up to 2 pounds. When choosing an...

  • How to Reduce Cost by Growing Vegetables at Home

    A home garden provides a source of fresh vegetables all summer long. The savings generated by growing vegetables at home will vary based on your consumption and the number of people in the family....

  • Tomato Growing Tips & Secrets

    Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown by gardeners, outdoing any other homegrown crop. Not only are tomatoes easy to grow, they are great for container gardens for those with little space,...

  • How to Keep Birds From Damaging Your Garden Vegetables

    Birds can be beautiful, but not when they are feasting on the bounty of your garden. Keep more of the yield from your work, without harming the avian community by applying one or more of these...

  • How to Store Watermelon Seeds

    Watermelons are one of the fruits that make summer an enjoyable season. They are healthy, sweet and juicy, the perfect combination for backyard barbecues. Growing watermelons has become an...

  • How to Protect Lemon Trees From Frost

    Lemon trees and their fruits are extremely sensitive to cold temperatures. Even if temperatures fall just below freezing for a short period, your trees might be at risk for losing their yields....

  • How to Grow Beans in Hanging Pots

    For those with limited space, container gardening can be a true blessing. It allows you to grow fresh vegetables during the growing season on a patio or porch or other areas with no garden space....

  • When to Plant Vegetables in Idaho?

    The state of Idaho has several different climates, which means there is a great deal of variation in the growing seasons. The northwest and southwest parts of the state are more temperate, so the...

  • How to Water Food Plots

    A vegetable garden needs sunlight and moisture. Too much moisture is better than not enough. The garden should have a good drenching at least once a week. With the first sign of a dry spell,...

  • How to Prune Pole Bean Plants

    Pole beans offer great nutrition for your entire family. Growing vegetables, such as the pole bean, can provide a relaxing and fulfilling hobby for anyone to enjoy, and an informative experience...

  • How to Plant Strawberries With Tomato Plants

    Companion planting can be a recipe for success for gardeners. Planting some herbs and vegetables with or near others can help fend off some common garden diseases and insects, in effect working as...

  • How to Grow a Yam Plant

    The terms sweet potato and yam are interchangeable in the produce section of the grocery store, but the yam actually belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family, while the sweet potato belongs to the...

  • How to Germinate Green Bean Seeds

    Dispersing seeds is the manner by which plants reproduce. Seeds can be dispersed by the wind, by sticking to the fur of animals or by hiding inside fruit which animals eat. Vegetable seeds,...

  • How to Buy Prime Jim Blackberries

    The Prime Jim Primocane Fruiting Blackberry is a hybrid plant released in 2004 by the University of Arkansas. Most blackberries grow on canes in the second year; Prime Jim was developed to fruit...

  • How to Grow Corn Without Buying Seed

    Corn is a seasonal vegetable that can be grown in any garden as long as it is moist, fertile and gets plenty of sun. Most people buy seeds to propagate corn, but this is not necessary if you have...

  • How to Grow Pole Beans in Buckets

    Pole beans grow vertically and take up very little space in a garden. Their vertical growth and shallow roots make them well-suited for growing in a container. Buckets come in perfect sizes for...

  • How to Arrange Vegetables in a Garden

    Placement of plants plays an important if overlooked role in growing vegetables. Garlic and tomatoes grow well together, for example, and can help keep pests away from one another. Spacing plants...

  • How to Prevent Root Maggots in Turnips

    Root maggots destroy root vegetables. Adult maggots lay eggs in the spring or summer. Larvae and maggots feed on the plant, mainly the roots. The larva cause the roots to rot and the plant to...

  • How to Plant Seeds for Colorful Vegetables

    Vegetables offer numerous health advantages and taste great in most dishes. Growing your own garden of vegetables is relaxing and can be educational for the younger members of the family. Your...

  • When to Plant Spring Food Plots

    Spring is traditionally the season of planting, but applying the gardening philosophy of four-season harvest means that with planning, you can harvest from your food plots all spring. Planting...

  • How to Fertilize Vegetables With Fish Emulsion

    Fish emulsion is an organic fertilizer that is high in nitrogen. If you are growing organic vegetables or just need a simple fertilizer for your home vegetable garden, fish emulsion may be a good...

  • Tomato Mildew Cure

    Growing your own tomatoes can be very rewarding, but tomato mildew can ruin all of your great efforts. Knowing how to fight this common gardening problem will help you keep your tomatoes...

  • Secret Tomato Growing Tips

    Nothing beats the taste of a homegrown tomato, and growing your own tomatoes is a great way to enhance the health of your family. When you grow your own tomatoes at home you can avoid the...

  • How to Irrigate Raised Beds

    Planting your garden in raised beds can add a new dimension to gardening that can increase the output of vegetation you receive in a limited area of your yard. It is also easier to plant and...

  • How to Harvest Vegetable Seeds

    Planting, growing and harvesting one's own food can be rewarding and a great way to save money. At the end of the harvest season, it is tempting to save the seeds from some of the vegetables your...

More

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

Demand Media