Growing Vegetables

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If you don't have a lot of cool storage for your winter foods, you can store some of your crops right in the garden. Dig and use the vegetables as you need them... more »

How to Grow a Pea Playroom

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Remember when you were just a little kid and could hide in tunnels and forts made in the tall grass of spring? This easy-to-grow pea playroom will create the same type of hideaway for the little explorers in your family... more »

How to Grow Artichokes

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Castroville, California, bills itself as "the Artichoke Capital of the World," but you don't have to live in the Golden State to grow these gems, thanks to new varieties that do just fine, thank you, in gardens from Maine to the Rocky Mountains... more »

How to Grow Beets

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Beets have it all: You can eat both roots and tops; and the foliage, sometimes ruffled and often tinged with red, turns heads in any garden. Beets like cool weather; in USDA zone 8 and warmer, grow them as a winter or spring crop... more »

How to Grow Cucumbers

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Cucumbers hail from India, so it should come as no surprise that they crave warmth. In fact, they need it at every step of the growth cycle, from germination to fruiting... more »

How to Grow Eggplant

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Eggplant, a warm-season crop, is among the easiest veggies to grow. It also ranks among the most beautiful, and the prettiest rarely make it to the supermarket - smooth, glossy globes, teardrops, half-moons or (yes) eggs in pink, green, yellow, ... more »

How to grow mustard greens

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how to grow mustard greens. First you get your pot. Then you bury the seeds deep in the soil. Add water. It will take 2 or 3 weeks to show a sigh of growth. That good. Then you wait 3 or 4 weeks and it will show signs of extreme growth. Add ... more »

How to Grow Oca

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Oca is a South American tuber that can often be found in markets specializing in Latin American foods. Resembling a small potato, oca is rich in the nutrients essential for healthy muscles, organs, hair and nails. It is also rich in ... more »

How to Grow Okra

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Okra is a North African native, so it's no wonder it craves heat. That plus its good looks and distinctive taste have made it a staple in Southern gardens since the 1600s. North of the Mason-Dixon line, give it some coddling and expect smaller ... more »

How to Grow Tomatoes Organically

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More Americans grow tomatoes than any other summer favorite - for salads, salsas, spaghetti sauce and to put the T in BLTs. Grow your tomatoes organically for the confidence of fresh eating without the concerns that come with using chemical ... more »

How to Harvest and Store Winter Squash

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"Winter squash" is a bit of a misnomer. They're grown in the summer, just as summer squash are, with the difference being that winter squash are not harvested until late summer, about two to four months after sowing seeds... more »

How to Make a Deep-Freeze Root Cellar

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No way to store some of your extra vegetables for winter? Then turn an old refrigerator or deep freeze into a root cellar... more »

How to Pick Vegetables for a Container Garden

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Anyone can grow vegetables, even if you don't have a lot of space. Container gardening provides an easy alternative to gardening on a large scale, and the maintenance is less time-consuming and messy. Remember these few things when picking which ... more »

How to Plant and Grow Sweet Potatoes

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The sweet potato is known to be one of the most nutritional vegetables available. These tubers, sometimes called yams, can be quite simple to grow if you plant them properly. So spend a little time outdoors to grow your own fresh sweet potatoes... more »

How to Grow a Small Vegetable Garden

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Many homeowners dream of planting a vegetable garden, yet yard space or community rules could limit the size of the garden. Nevertheless, the size of the garden does not dictate whether a garden can exist or not. Vegetable gardens grow in the ... more »

How to Grow Finocchio (Florence Fennel)

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Finocchio has never become a household word in American kitchens, but it was Thomas Jefferson's favorite vegetable. Finocchio is a beautiful cool-season plant with feathery blue-green foliage. It's delicious raw or cooked, from top to bottom, but ... more »

How to Grow Great Plants with Fish Fertilizer

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This article takes a look at the benefits of fish based fertilizers as a great organic plant feeding alternative. As with any fertilizer it is important to understand the components of the fertilizer so that brands can be compared and the proper ... more »

How to Grow Hydroponic Lettuce

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Growing plants with the hydroponic method is great when there is little space for gardening. Hydroponic lettuce is easy to grow and requires little maintenance... more »

How to Grow Potatoes in Tires

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Potatoes are a great vegetable to grow at home because they are relatively easy to plant and can produce a good crop. If you are considering planting this yummy tuber, but do not have enough room in your garden, you can grow them in old tires... more »

How to Grow Romaine Lettuce

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If you search the supermarkets and farm markets today, there is an increasing variety of lettuce available. One of those types of lettuce is nutritious romaine lettuce. Grow your own romaine lettuce in the garden to save money at the grocery store... more »

How to Grow Shallots

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Shallots, a member of the same family as onions and garlic, are simple to grow but cost a fortune at the store. If you only have space for one member of the allium family, make it the shallot. Your time spent will reap more monetary value than ... more »

How to Grow Zucchini

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Zucchini is a popular member of the squash and pumpkin family. They grow nicely and in plenty with just a few vines. If you have too many starter plants in your garden, you will have enough to feed your entire block for the summer. Read on to ... more »

How to Choose Okra

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Okra, also referred to as gumbo or lady fingers, is thought to have originated in Ethiopia and was cultivated by Egyptians in the 12th century B.C. Slaves brought okra to the U.S. from Africa. You can eat this healthy, green vegetable in a ... more »

How to Grow Globe Artichoke

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In ancient mythology, the Greek god Zeus loved the globe artichoke. This belief gave the globe artichoke the nickname "vegetable of the gods." The globe artichoke is a member of the thistle family. The "heart" of the artichoke is a common food ... more »

How to Harvest Potatoes

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Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are the most widely grown tuber crop in the world and the fourth largest food crop overall. They are native to Peru but spread through Europe by the 1500s, and Ireland came to rely heavily on this crop by the 1700s. ... more »

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