How Far Apart Should You Plant Lettuce? And Why It Matters
Making sure your lettuce is properly spaced with enough room to grow is very important. The challenge is that lettuce seeds are tiny and most…
Vegetables
How and When to Harvest Tomatillo for Peak Ripeness Plus Storing Them Well
Tomatillos were first cultivated over 1500 years before the more common tomatoes, yet these tart little fruits are a bit of an enigma when it…
Growing Red Potatoes: 16 Hand-Picked Varieties to Plant in Your Garden
In any grocery store I visit, I typically find three main types of potatoes: red, yellow, and russet. But if you’re a fan of red…
13 Vegetables To Plant In Fall For An Early Spring Harvest
Even as the traditional gardening season starts to wind down, there are vegetables to plant in the fall for a spring harvest. Many people don’t…
11 Must-Grow Pole Bean Varieties to Supercharge Your Garden
A bean teepee covered in lush foliage and sporting delicious beans is a wonderful addition to any garden, but pole beans are a great vegetable…
How to Grow Cucumber Vines Vertically on a Trellis To Save Space & Increase Yields
Ah, cucumbers—a staple in many gardens, but their sprawling vines can sprawl out and occupy precious square footage in your garden. That’s where vertical growing…
When to Harvest Spaghetti Squash and How to Cure It for Long-Lasting Flavor
Spaghetti squash or vegetable spaghetti is a type of winter squash that takes at least 3 months to mature. When fully ripe, the fruit has…
10 Arugula Varieties to Jazz Up Your Garden and Salads
If you are ready to spice up your salad, how about growing some arugula? While arugula is becoming a common sight in grocery stores, these…
14 Incredible Bush Beans Varieties for the Home and Market Garden
When it comes time to order seeds for your garden, don’t forget to include some bush beans. Instead of growing all long and viney like…
13 Black and Almost-Black Tomato Varieties You Must Grow
Everybody loves fresh garden tomatoes, but are you getting bored of the classic red? While you can always grow a yellow or green variety, why…