Growing Food

Lemon grass is a tropical herb that can be grown indoors or outdoors. Lemon grass has the ability to grow nearly everywhere, including jungles, gardens, pots on patios or balconies and of course indoors in a bright window or under grow lights. It is also pest-free which means that it never needs to be sprayed …

Growing edible crops in pots is all the rage these days. Many people who choose to grow edible plants in their container gardens don’t think of flowers or houseplants as being the same thing as container gardening. While it is the same basic principle, it’s not generally classified the same way. Most people just think …

There are a number of vegetables to plant in February outdoors in the garden, even in cold climates. February means the garden season is one month closer. It also means it is time to tap maple trees. Mid-West gardeners know that by the end of February they are just 12 short weeks away from the …

Winter sown vegetables not only let you get a head start on the spring garden, but they also are tender and taste sweeter than vegetables grown during the typical garden season. This is because cooler weather tends to bring out the sweetness in many vegetables such as carrots. Lettuce grown during the cool months melts …

Pineapples are a tropical fruit native to South America but you can grow and harvest pineapple no matter where you live. Pineapples have been cultivated and grown for a number of years in the region of Brazil, however these exotic fruits make great houseplants. Even in cold climates it is possible to get these plants to …

Most gardeners, such as Jeff Lowenfels, a garden writer from Anchorage, Alaska, are generous people who enjoy sharing the bounty of their garden with others. Lowenfels began the Plant a Row for the Hungry (PAR) program by asking gardeners to plant an extra row of beans in their garden for an Anchorage soup kitchen. From …

If you’ve ever wondered what garden seeds to plant in June, you are not alone. Mid-June is here and with it comes the heat of summer. For many gardeners, the continual rain this year has interfered with getting their vegetables planted. Do not fear if this is the case in your situation. There is still …

There are so many advantages of hydroponic gardening that it just makes sense to convert over to it, especially if you wish to grow vegetables year-round or produce mass quantities of food in limited space. Growing food in hydroponic units lessens our reliance on factory farm produced food. For every person that lessens their need …

Grow more tomatoes that are the healthiest and most delicious you ever tasted this gardening season! It’s easy to grow tomatoes organically and get a bumper crop. To key is to follow the easy-to-implement tricks and tips below. Once you find out how well they work, you will use them year after year to consistently …

Learn how to extend the spring vegetable garden and grow those cool weather plants that normally die out or turn bitter right through the summer and into fall. Cool-weather plants, such as lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, and peas, are happiest when planted in the early spring and harvested before the heat of summer sets in. So …