Vegetable Garden

Melons can be a tricky fruit to grow. Pollination is critical to producing good fruit. The melon plant produces both the male and female flower on the same plant. Bees and insects can be relied...

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...

You can start onions in a garden from "sets," which are groups of small, immature onions that gardeners start from seeds and then transplant. Some gardeners also start onion plants directly from...

Zucchini is a very prolific, hot climate loving vegetable. These are a lot of fun to grow with children because they are easy to grow and have a large yield. I recommend three plants per person...

Beans are a favorite food for many. They are produced by plants and are actually the seed of the bean plant and part of its life cycle. The life cycle a bean plant follows is the same cycle that...

Pumpkin plants are voracious vines that grab onto any surface that they can, even growing in opposite directions, to ensure that they receive the most water possible. Their growth, from the air,...

Summer is winding down, the chilly fingers of Fall are caressing the leaves on the trees, it's time to turn all those overgrown garden plants back into compost, and it's breaking your heart to say...

Blossom end rot is a condition that occurs in some garden vegetables where the end of the growing vegetable where the blossom is suddenly rots, ruining it. This is often caused by calcium...

How to build a 'portable' Square Foot Garden (SFG). Ideal for people with no room for a real garden. Trailer courts, apartments, rental property, etc.

Some gardeners are finding that a decrease in bees and other pollinating insects is affecting production of garden fruits and vegetables. Some crops can be hand pollinated if the reason for fruit...

Ever wonder why you see a baby cucumber or other fruit growing on your vine with a flower on it and then, a few days later, it just shrivels up? This is usually because the female flower has not...

Are your flowers being eaten? Do you have a vegetable garden that is being demolished before you get to taste the results? This article will provide you with one very simple, natural way to keep...

Without question zucchini is one of the most prolific growing plants in summer gardens. Often, people are at a loss for what to do with all of the zucchini they grow. Eventually home gardeners...

Would you say that your backyard was a bee friendly place? If you like growing flowers or eating vegetables then you might be happy to learn exactly how you can attract bees to your gardens,...

If you have very little space to work with you can still create a great vegetable garden. All it takes is patience and care for your plants. You will appreciate what it takes to grow your own...

Many home owners have plantings of annual flowers around their yard. By replacing some or all or those flowers with selected vegetables or dedicating a row of your garden to feed the hungry you...

Flower gardens can be made in a variety of ways, but in general, they require a sunny spot and a bed or containers. Start a flower garden with flowers that represent all of the seasons with help...

When caring for fresh-cut flowers, there are a few basic rules to follow, including keeping the flowers out of the sun, cutting the stems down by a few inches and changing the water every few...

Different flowers will bloom at different times of the year, so a garden that flourishes year-round will need to incorporate a variety of flowers. Grow tulips in the spring and azaleas in the fall...

When buying silk flowers in bulk, search the Internet for reputable companies that offer wholesale pricing, and always order samples before making a large order. Find bulk silk flowers online with...

When making a dried flower arrangement, use flowers and plants that dry well, such as roses, baby's breath and berries, and group flowers in threes to create balance and interest. Arrange dried...

When arranging silk flowers, use at least three of each type or color of flower to create balance, to add interest and to develop a focal point for the bouquet. Use any combination of silk...

Cucumbers are a favorite with professional and home gardeners alike. They grow without much prompting and can be used in salads, on sandwiches or to make ever-popular pickles. Learn about the...

Daylilies (Hemerocallis fulva) are not only beautiful, but also very delicious. For centuries, daylilies have been a staple food in many parts of Asia. All throughout the growing season the...

If your summer squash plants look really healthy, but the baby fruit have a tendency to shrivel up and die, you’ve got a pollination problem on your hands. Summer squash plants, including...