Tomato seedlings are kind of like children. We want to give them the best head start so they can get established and grow into strong and healthy plants that hopefully don’t need much babying from us anymore. Applying some fertilizer to your tomato seedlings can give them the head start they need to grow past … Read more
Aerogarden is a great investment whether you want to get started growing food indoors or just want to keep your gardening hobby alive in the winter months. But if you are considering getting an Aerogarden for yourself or as a gift, there are some things to consider first. No hydroponic system is perfect, and while … Read more
Peppers are one of the most satisfying vegetables to grow from seed. They grow into bushy, almost tree-like plants that produce multiple flushes of peppers per season, and are actually perennials as long as they don’t freeze. But getting them started from seed or saving the seeds from your harvest can seem daunting at first. … Read more
Banana peppers are a staple in many gardens and for good reason. Not only are they delicious, but they grow and produce a harvestable crop fairly quickly, in as little as 60 days after transplanting. Banana peppers can be picked any time after they’ve reached their full size (5-7 inches) and started turning more pale … Read more
Few things are as satisfying as snacking on a crisp, juicy, sweet pepper right out of the garden. For some folks, sweet peppers are lucky to make it to the kitchen. Whether you’re growing them for fresh eating, roasting, pickling, or stuffing, if you want to grow the sweetest varieties, below are several sweet varieties … Read more
Sorrel is an underrated vegetable in the garden. It’s fairly hardy, tolerates tough growing conditions and poor soils, and has a unique, sour, almost lemony flavor. It’s great for salads, soups, and used in traditional recipes in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It’s easy to get started growing sorrel in a pot, and growing just a … Read more