Vegetable Garden

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...

So you want to grow corn this year. Problem is you don't have room for a field of it. So in order to grow corn, you need at least two stalks. This article will give you instructions on how to grow...

Proper planting and spacing is a crucial part of getting a good corn harvest. If you plant the corn seeds too close together, they'll have to compete for light and nutrients, and yields will be...

Growing your own vegetables can save your family a chunk of money on grocery bills. Saving seed from one growing season to the next can save you even more money on getting your garden started in...

Growing corn in a raised bed allows for proper drainage and maintenance of dense soil that is otherwise unfit for growing corn. Raised beds rely on the raking and tilling of soil into a pile above...

Corn is an easy vegetable to grow, but protecting seeds and newly emerged seedlings can be a challenge. One hazard is late frosts. Rabbits love young plants and will graze emerging shoots to the...

If your garden already has cedar mulch on the ground from last season it is possible to replant your corn and reuse most of the mulch. Cedar mulch is very versatile and slow to deteriorate. But...

Sweet corn contains many nutrients that are good for healthy eyes and a healthy heart. Aside from its nutritional value, sweet corn tastes great and can be eaten straight from the garden, which...

Whether growing vegetables as a commercial farmer or as a small-plot gardener, the challenge of cultivating vegetables for home consumption is healthy, pleasurable and satisfying. Sweet corn is a...

Corn is a popular summer treat that tastes best when picked fresh off the stalk. Grow your own crop for the freshest corn possible. Growing your own corn from seeds requires more space than other...

Sweet corn depends on pollen to produce healthy ears full of tasty kernels. Since pollen granules travel by wind, you can make it easy for them to reach every stalk by planting seeds in short rows...

Sweet corn is a summertime favorite. Corn is easy to grow in the home garden, though it does require full sun and plenty of space. Those in warmer USDA Hardiness Zones do not need to worry about...

After eating fresh sweet corn, eating corn that was harvested from your garden and preserved is the next best taste. You can preserve sweet corn by freezing or canning it. Freezing is the easiest...

Got more fresh corn than you can possibly eat? Lucky you! Now you can have summer fresh corn on the cob on January’s chilliest winter night. How fun is that? You’ll be the envy of everyone you...

There is a safe, easy and quick way to freeze corn on the cob without blanching. If you are short on time, you can easily find time to freeze corn on the cob using this method.

Herbicides are products that you put on unwanted weeds to kill them, but many of the commercially-produced herbicides are toxic to your pets, plants and family, as well as to your weeds. The...

If you have a backyard garden and are trying to grow corn, here is a tip on an easy way to keep those creapy worms out of the tips of the corn ears.

Talk to a "seasoned" farmer and he'll say that certain plants benefit from being planted next to each other. Pest control, weed control and space saving plantings are all benefits of "companion...

Growing plants together to aid in crop production is called companion planting. Plants have likes and dislikes about who their neighbors are in the vegetable garden. The general rule is tall...

Planting corn in spring is a little bit of a gamble because corn seed is prone to rotting during cool, wet weather. Luckily, you can beat the odds by pre-sprouting your corn seed inside. Sprouted...

Native Americans knew about companion planting for centuries and planted what they called, Three Sisters Gardens consisting of corn, pole beans and winter squash or pumpkins. The 'three sisters'...

Buying corn on the cob can be quite expensive, and a lot of times, it is not very sweet. Grow your own corn from seed. After the first season, you will have continuous seeds for planting every...

Flower farmers and veggie gardeners unite! Gone are the days where a garden couldn't do both. Growing your own food saves you money and it's healthy for your family. Having flowers near your...

You don't need lots of land to have a vegetable garden. If you have a sizable courtyard, patio or porch, you can grow a fairly wide variety of vegetables in containers. Even if you only have a...

Sweet corn is the kind of corn we eat fresh off the cob in the summer or canned or frozen corn, year-round. It is different from field corn, which is usually used as a grain, or used in industry. ...

Native people from North America referred to beans, corn and squash as the "three sisters" since they grow so well together. Corn stalks provide a "pole" for the pole beans to...

Homegrown corn tastes better than store bought for a simple reason: it is fresher. Corn begins to convert the sweet tasting sugars stored in its kernels to less appetizing starches as soon as it...

Here are some tips to help you keep your produce fresh for longer!

I don’t know if you realize but corn does not grow in the cans or in the freezer section. Someone has to do very hard work to get it there. We grow our own and we do that hard work so in the...

Birds love to peck at corn as it's ripening on the stalk. If they have been terrorizing your vegetable garden and ruining your ears of corn before they even reach their prime, it's time to lay...

If you love the taste of fresh corn on the cob then follow these simple steps to have that same fresh taste all year long.

Most people love corn, and some say that on the cob with a bit of butter is the best way to eat it. For those of us that want to grow it, there are a few essentials. For instance, corn has to be...

Summer means many things, from longer days, swimming, vacations, and for many areas the sprouting of several annual vegetable stands. These stands feature a wide variety of vegetables from corn,...

Sweet corn is a popular crop with home gardeners since it's relatively easy to grow and is so versatile. With the price of fuel and groceries increasing every day, growing corn at home is an...

This is a wonderful method for planting corn, beans and summer squash together. The Native Americans used this method for years! Do not worry, if you do not have garden space, this would go...

Native Americans relied on the Three Sisters, corn, beans, and squash, to feed themselves in summer and prevent hunger in the winter. Although vegetable varieties have gone through many changes...

Growing a garden can be a rewarding experience, yet it can be ruined if certain pests or animals take it over. Here's how to keep animals out of your garden.

Corn smut is a caused by the fungus Ustilago maydis. Corn smut is a parasitic fungus and must be eradicated before the spores drop to the soil. The smut fungus, once in the soil, can re-infect...

Broom corn is not truly a corn plant but a grass-like, sorghum plant that creates large, fan-shaped blooms. This corn is used in the production of natural-bristled brooms or in decorative...