Vegetable Garden

Gardening can be done either in the ground or in a container with soil. Plants grown in containers are often set on tables both indoors and outdoors. Many people grow vegetables inside their home...

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...

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...

Grow your own beans for their fresh flavor and bright color in a patio garden. Whether you choose climbing beans that run up a trellis or the more compact bush beans, the plants are ideally suited...

Living in an apartment or a home with a small yard doesn't mean you must rely on the supermarket for your vegetables. Container vegetable gardens are a common method of growing produce when a...

You don't need a yard in order to plant a garden. As long as you have a patio, balcony or deck, you have enough space to grow vegetables in containers. Patio gardening is growing in popularity as...

Organic fertilizers augment garden nutrition without risking over-fertilizing. Fish has been used since prehistoric times as a natural garden fertilizer. Fish emulsion concentrates nutrients from...

Want to raise a spud but don't have the space to do it? Not a problem. Potatoes are among the easiest of edibles to grow inside. As they thrive well in warm, sunny climates, the warmth of an...

Like all garden vegetables, tomatoes adapt well to containers as long as the pot is large enough to contain the root ball. While tomato plants grow well in 5-gallon planters, they will thrive if...

Potatoes are a delicious staple for cultures all over the world. They are easy to grow, easy to store, simple to cook, and they provide a wide range of nourishing results. Potatoes are grown from...

We rent our home and our landlord does not allow us to dig up the back yard for a garden, so we came up with a creative way to still grow some vegetables without tearing up the grass. It's easy,...

Like many root vegetables, potato plants can be grown from cuttings of the seed tuber, more commonly known as the potato. The tuber contains growth eyes, from which the potato plant will spring in...

Growing a vegetable garden can be quite easy, if you plant inside of containers. It is a perfect solution for those who don’t have the time to tend to a large garden or for those who do not have...

A hydroponic container will allow you to easily grow vegetables. There are several hydroponic systems that you can make yourself at home. The easiest method is to convert a fish tank into a...

You don't have to have a large garden or farm to grow beets. Anyone with a little space can grow beets in a container. All you need are beet seeds, soil such as pro mix or metro mix, lots of sun,...

You love tomatoes and would like to grow your own but don't have space for a garden. Try container tomatoes, it's easy, inexpensive and can even be done on a high-rise balcony.

An earth box is a clever way to plant a garden indoors when you have limited growing space in your yard. In an earth box, the water and soil are separated by a screen. The water is replenished by...

A Hydroponic Grow Box is a great way to grow vegetables type of Hydroponic Grow Box has some soil in it but the root system from the plants reach the bottom of the box where the water is at. They...

Don't let limited space be an excuse to not start your own home vegetable garden. With the hardiness of today's plants and seeds, you can grow vegetables in pots and containers just as if you had...

Do you envision a vegetable container garden with lots of color? Have you always added your own personal style to everything that you touch? Well, your patio vegetable garden shouldn’t be an...

Among the seemingly endless possibilities for an outside vegetable garden are raised beds, container gardens and plantings in narrow strips of soil. Recycle containers that have no further use to...

Pick greens daily fresh from your garden by growing the right greens.

If you dream of fresh vegetables in the middle of winter, consider starting an indoor container garden. The convenience of grabbing salad greens right out of your kitchen window box, plus the...

Broccoli sprouts are a healthy and delicious addition to a salad or sandwich. Grow your own fresh sprouts, organically, and in less than a week after buying your broccoli seed.

Container gardening is useful if space is limited in your yard for growing vegetables in the summer. It does have its drawbacks, though. Since the roots are above ground, they are more at risk for...

With the right tomato food, you can grow terrific tomatoes. Many people spend a lot of money on store-bought fertilizers which are full of chemicals. These fertilizers are not only expensive;...

Growing pumpkins in a container is fun and easy. Most people think that the sprawling nature of pumpkins means that city dwellers cannot grow them. Think again! You don't need a large expanse of...

Growing potatoes in your backyard garden is easy but takes up a lot of space. You can increase your harvest in less space by going vertical. Plant your spuds in a large plastic bin or trashcan and...

Don't throw away those rotting potatoes! Growing potatoes in a bucket or tub is an easy and fun way to grow your own food!

Containers come in all different sizes and lucky for you, so do vegetables. You will need to make sure the container is at least 12 inches deep for plants that have deep roots, such as: ...

How many times have you toiled and nurtured your garden only to find those pesky slugs and snails have invaded and destroyed all the fruits of your labor. Here is a simple, organic, non-chemical,...

Frost and cold weather can wipe out your garden in a matter of seconds. Even if you followed from USDA's frost chart to make sure that frost is not a threat in your area, you should monitor the...

Do you have a large rubber or plastic container, some food waste, red worms and about 30 days? Good! Then you have everything you need to create quality compost called Vermicompost....

An upside down hanging planter is the perfect addition to any garden. This project is fairly simple to build and is all about the recycling. This hanger is extra special because it is made out...

Growing cucumbers in a container is easy, very rewarding, and is something just about anyone can do, even if your space is limited. Home grown cucumbers taste delicious and can help you cut back...

Easily and affordably construct a square foot garden.

Grow tomatoes in a container by picking a container with good drainage, adding quality soil, peat and organic material, and using tomato fertilizer. Protect tomato plants from the cold by bring...

The potting soil used to plant vegetables in a container can have a great impact on the turn out of the plant. Container gardening can be done without spending a lot of money, but picking the...

Wouln't you love to have fresh, juicy tomatoes? It is easy to grow them yourself. Ah, but what if you don't have space for a garden? No problem, you can grow tomatoes in a container, right on your...

Potatoes are really easy to grow. With container gardening some may be apprehensive about trying to grow potatoes. One simple and easy way is the trash bag method! ~Do not worry, the trash bag...

With prices rising the way they are many people are looking into growing their own vegetables. For a relatively small cost up front you could save yourself hundreds in fresh vegetables over the...

An easy way to start an organic garden before the frost is gone and the ground is still froze so that when it's time to plant outside you will have healthy seedlings instead of seeds.

Give a thoughtful gift of healthy baby greens. This easy-to-make container garden will provide home grown lettuce for weeks of daily harvesting.

Container vegetable gardens are a wonderful way to enjoy fresh vegetables year round, even if you live in the city. Troubleshooting container vegetable gardens usually fall into one of several...

Toads are great creatures to attract to your yard or garden. Toads eat more than 100 bugs a day and can help save your garden plants from nasty pests like Japanese beetles and cutworms. Making a...

Fresh, homegrown tomatoes always taste better than store-bought ones. If you don't have a yard big enough for a traditional garden tomato plant, don't fret. A balcony will work just fine. Plant...