Vegetable Garden

It's always unfortunate when a plant suddenly dies. Sometime a zucchini plant can seem to be just fine one moment only to completely die the next. The most common reason for this is vine borers....

A garderner's favorite, cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are an easy to grow vine that likes to climb fences or teepees. If the soil is well drained it will also happily run along the ground.

This vining vegetable prefers cool, wet climates. Unlike the cucumber the fruit is one big fleshy seed. Chayote grows best around 1,100 meters above sea level where the humidity is high. In The...

Seeds can be sown directly in the ground or in seedling pots. They sprout within just a few days. Viable seedlings will have four to five leaves and can be transplanted after 3 weeks. Strong...

Follow these tips to diagnose a squash vine borer infestation, remove your squash vine borers, and prevent future attacks!

Squash is one of the easiest of vegetables to grow from seeds in a garden. You don't need to have a green thumb to successfully plant squash seeds. Consider such factors such as where, when and...

Butternut Squash are one of those vegetables, as with most squash, that are easy to grow and can yield an abundance harvest. However they aren't as common as other varieties of squash such as...

This year was a cold year for my grapes. Unfortunately I have to start back at the main stem and retrain the vines. However I have a number of Squash vine and they have taken over this year. ...

Cucumbers are a great vegetable to grow. They are easy to maintain and yield a high amount of fruit. When they get to the correct size most people will just pick the cucumber by yanking on it...

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...

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Vine crop's roots can be harmed when exposed to the air during transplanting. Starting seeds inside is less expensive than purchasing plants and varieties can be chosen. This method reduces that...

Peas are an easy and attractive crop to grow. With the use of a trellis any small home garden can have an excellent crop.

Bitter melon is a plant that has been grown in China and other parts of Asia for centuries; it is used not only as a vegetable, but also medicinally. Several parts of the plant are used for a...

Gardeners may not want to admit it, but they can tell when the end of the growing season is near. About thirty days before the first frost, tomato plants need to be pruned to encourage those last...

I'm sure you've heard of 1000 lb. pumpkins. You know, the ones they need a forklift to move. It's difficult to grow one that big in the northern regions where our summers are shorter. But not...

Although most of us think of the tomato as a vegetable, it is, in reality, a fruit. Tomatoes grow either on vines or on bushes. The two types require different amounts of attention, although both...

A new trend in growing tomatoes is to grow them upside down. This has several advantages for both you and the tomato plant. You will not need to stake your plant, and less exposure to garden...

After months of toiling in your home garden, the desire to pick your vegetables may become overwhelming. However, it is important that you only harvest garden vegetables when they are mature....

Nothing matches the crisp clean flavor of a cucumber straight from the garden. These delightful veggies are ideal as a quick snack or in a summer salad. Harvesting them at the right time will...

Sweet potatoes, are actually related to morning glories and can sprout a quick growing vine that will trail beautifully where you train it. Grow a sweet potato vine in a container on your porch or...

Growing giant pumpkins can be a gardening adventure for adults and kids alike. With dedication and care, these fascinating plants grow almost before your very eyes, and can gain 25 pounds a day....

Growing a sweet potato plant or vine is an easy starter garden project. That makes it an excellent project to do with your children, in a classroom or just for the pure enjoyment of watching the...