Vegetable Garden

There are summers when my garden doesn't produce tomatoes until later in August. Then September rolls around and the first frost happens much too quickly up here in the north. I still have many...

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...

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...

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...

A freeze occurs when temperatures fall below 32 degrees F. Depending on your climate, frost can form on your vegetable garden plants in spring and fall, causing serious damage. Radishes, lettuce,...

When to plant a cool weather garden depends on climate and geography. As a general rule, the higher your elevation and the cooler your climate, the earlier you need to start your garden in the...

Sowing vegetable seeds at the right time can be tricky. Early planting in the spring runs the risk of exposing tender seedlings to frost, as does planting in the autumn. But planting too late in...

Growing a vegetable garden is not only a relaxing, rewarding hobby, it also can help stretch your food budget. But the best result of growing a vegetable garden is the taste of the healthy,...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular plants vegetable gardeners choose to grow. Because they are annual plants, they must be replanted every spring in the garden. At the end of the growing season...

Companion planting in a vegetable gardening bases your garden layout on which plants do well next to others. A portion of this strategy looks at the natural properties of flowering plants and...

Jalapeno peppers are readily available inexpensively in the produce departments of grocery stores all over the United States. They're quite economical if you cook with them infrequently as a...

Deciding on the best tomato plants for mid to higher elevation gardens is not difficult if you keep one important fact in mind: the higher the altitude, the shorter the growing season. Choosing...

The potato plant (Solanum tuberosum) produces starchy tubers known as potatoes. They're one of the most important commercial food crops in the world and are also popular with home gardeners....

People tend to think of growing vegetables, and gardening in general, as a springtime activity. The truth, however, is that many vegetables not only adapt well to late-summer planting but actually...

Hot and bell pepper plants are most frequently grown from transplants purchased at a gardening center or from a farmer. It's much easier to grow these transplants into sturdy adult pepper plants...

Autumn is the best time to grow root vegetables and leafy greens, which thrive with short, cool days. You can grow a fall vegetable garden and have fresh veggies for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Radicchio is a leafy vegetable that is reddish in color with white vines. It has a bitter taste, but is a good addition to a variety of salads and loses its bitterness when it is grilled, fried...

At the end of every growing season, most gardeners have at least a few stubborn tomatoes that have yet to ripen. Don't let Jack Frost take them. You can easily ripen green tomatoes using...

The end of summer does not have to be the end of the vegetable growing season. Regardless of the area in which you live, you can still get in another harvest if you plant the right crops. If you...

Deciding when to plant your vegetable garden in Michigan can be tricky. If you plant too early, the seeds may not germinate and you'll have to plant again. If you plant too late, the vegetables...

The fall vegetable garden is one way to extend the growing season in most parts of the country. Some vegetables in fall gardens are planted as soon as possible after the first harvest, while...

Get the most out of your vegetable garden by planning your planting. Some crops do best in the cool weather of spring or fall; others need the bright sun and hot temperatures of summer. Know which...

Weather conditions require gardeners to plant certain vegetables under lights so there is a crop to harvest. Short summers and wet or dry seasons require slow growing plants like tomatoes to be...

Knowing when to plant certain vegetable seeds is pivotal in reaping a plentiful harvest from a home garden. Certain veggies may need to be planted in the spring while others do best when seeded...

Potatoes exist in many different varieties. From the large Russets that are typically baked and served with sour cream and chives, to smaller, gourmet types such as "Yukon Gold," you can grow...

Parsnips are a great addition to any garden, although many people do struggle to grow them. The majority of Parsnips, with a couple of exceptions, reach maturity from one hundred to one hundred...

Some vegetables like the heat of summer while others respond better to more chill. Some vegetables even improve their flavor with a touch of frost. Although edibles don’t thrive in freezing...

The climate in Oklahoma is excellent for growing vegetables, since the summers are usually hot and the growing season is long. You can grow all sorts of vegetables here, from hardy specimens like...

The Summer's almost over, and your vegetable garden is nearing the end of its use. There's a big patch of land in your backyard that will go unused throughout the Fall, and you'll have to start...

The coldest winter temperatures in northern Utah can range from zero degrees Fahrenheit to minus 25. To grow vegetables successfully in this extreme climate, you need to find out when the danger...

Virginia has favorable conditions for growing crops virtually all year long, and knowing when to plant vegetables will help grow a bountiful garden well into the winter months. Sometimes other...

Most people think gardening stops when the heat waves do, but gardening is not limited to summer. In fact, some of the tastiest vegetables do best in cooler, more temperate weather and July is not...

The earliest date you can plant vegetables in your garden is determined by when the last spring frost occurs in your area. The first thing you must know is the "average last frost...

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...

If you have hard, rocky soil like we do, planting in the ground isn't always an easy option. If you like this warm-weather root crop that has large amounts of Vitamin A and C long with protein,...

Many crops are able to produce long into the year which makes having a fall vegetable garden well worth the time and energy. Using some protection around your beds like a cold frame can even...

Feed yourself for free this coming winter with vegetables that can be planted in the fall. There is a huge variety of fall vegetables that can be enjoyed through early winter in most areas of the...

Knowing the last frost date is an important step in planning a vegetable garden. Obviously, you cannot know for sure when the last frost will occur. What you can do is to minimize the likelihood...

Remember the taste of a fresh garden picked tomato. How would you like to have them six to eight weeks earlier. It is possible, I have done it for twenty years. Tomatoes can be set out in the...

Growing a vegetable garden in North Carolina has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Most of North Carolina enjoys a lengthy growing season of around 200 days or more, allowing for two,...

Okra seeds are small round, brown-colored seeds that should be planted directly into the ground 1/2 inch deep, 15 inches apart with three feet between rows, after all danger of frost is over....

By the heat of August, summer's garden produce usually comes to a hot and dry end. Late summer or early fall is the time to start gardening again instead of allowing the garden to be vacant...

Acorn squash is a fall favorite on many American tables, perfect served roasted with a bit of butter and brown sugar. Traditional varieties of this classic autumn vegetable have a deep green outer...

People who live in cold climates often have trouble trying to put in their gardens in the spring because they are battling late frosts, and again in the early fall when they have to race against...

It's important to plant your organic lettuce seeds after the frost. Learn to coordinate your seed planting with proper weather conditions from a professional organic gardener in this free...

Tips on how to harden off seedling plants that have been started indoors, before transplanting them to the outdoors.

This article presupposes a temperate climate, where the winter frost gradually leaves the ground in April and where the first killing frost of autumn comes around the last week in September or the...

Yacon is a fruit-like vegetable from South America that tastes like both celery and apples. It's noted for its high fiber and low calories. Yacon is a member of the sunflower family and has big...

Gourds belong to the same family as pumpkins and squash. They're harvested mostly for decorating and not for food. Ornamentals remain the most popular for fall displays. Hard-shelled gourds make...

Winter squash, contrary to the name, is a warm season vegetable that is grown in most places in the United States. The difference is in the skin of the squash. Summer squash has thin skin and may...