The 10 Best Types of Gourds to Grow for Decor, Crafts, and More
Types of gourds come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. Find the best ones to grow in your garden, how to harvest gourds, and what to use them for.
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How to Plant and Grow Chayote
Learn how to grow versatile chayote squash, so you can harvest it from your own backyard and add this garden-grown ingredient to home cooked meals.
How I Boost Harvests by Succession Planting My Small Vegetable Garden
These simple succession planting steps and tips will boost your harvests from a small space garden.
How to Plant and Grow Alpine Strawberries
Find tips for growing alpine strawberries, including growing conditions, ornamental uses in the landscape, harvesting, and best varieties.
10 Best Spinach Companion Plants for Natural Pest Control
These herbs, flowers, and veggies make excellent spinach companion plants that help repel pests and attract beneficial insects.
How to Grow a Fig Tree in a Pot
Use this guide to learn how to grow edible fig trees in pots, including tips for choosing the right container and types of figs to grow.
Should You Use Epsom Salt for Tomatoes? Why It's Not a Great Idea
Using Epsom salt for tomatoes could do more harm than good, according to an expert. Here's what to do instead to help your plants thrive.
How to Plant and Grow Eggplant
Curious about growing eggplant? Learn everything you need to know to grow this delicious vegetable.
15 Giant Vegetable Varieties for Growing Tons of Produce
These giant vegetable varieties can grow to impressive sizes, providing more than enough food and plenty of fun for the whole family.
How to Plant and Grow Lemon Balm
Find key tips for growing lemon balm, a perennial herb whose oils are used for aromatherapy and leaves for flavoring.
8 Edible Weeds You Can Forage in the Wild (or Your Backyard!)
Did you know some of the pesky invaders in your yard are edible weeds? Check out our list of good weeds you can use for cooking or in salads.
How to Successfully Grow Cucumbers in Pots from Seed to Harvest
Learn how to grow cucumbers in pots for a patio-side harvest of garden-fresh salad toppers. This guide includes tips to help you pick the best varieties, pots, and soil to use, plus care and harvesting tips.
How Far Apart to Plant Tomatoes: 7 Tips for the Right Spacing
Find out how far apart to plant tomatoes so all your plants have enough room to grow. Follow these tips on correctly spacing your tomatoes to get more fruit, less disease, and an easier harvest.
How to Regrow Green Onions from Scraps for a (Nearly) Never-Ending Supply
This step-by-step guide explains how to grow green onions in water or soil from the pieces left after your meal prep.
15 Vegetable Garden Fence Ideas to Protect Your Plants
From DIY solutions to stylish designs, these vegetable garden fence ideas will help protect your plants from critters and enhance your garden's aesthetics.
7 Tomato Plant Pests and How to Get Rid of Them
These tomato pests can take a big bite out of your harvest. Use these tips to keep them under control.
How to Grow Strawberries from Seed
Start a strawberry patch with a single packet of seeds with these step-by-step instructions.
How to Harvest Mint, Dry Mint, and Store Mint
Learn how to harvest mint to keep plants more manageable and gather fresh mint leaves for cooking, drying, and storing!
How Much Sun Do Tomatoes Need for the Best Harvest?
Knowing exactly how much sun tomatoes need to grow lots of fruit is key to a successful harvest. Use this guide to ensure your tomato plants get the right amount of sunlight.
How to Plant and Grow Cumin
Learn how to grow this popular spice indoors and in the garden with this plant guide, including tips on container gardening, harvesting, and more.