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Garlic is a common seasoning in many recipes. This vegetable produces a group of cloves encased in a sheath. When planting separate the cloves; the larger outer ones are the best for seeding. Botanical Family - Alliaceae/Onion Family Location - Sunny...

Garlic is a common seasoning in many recipes. This...

Eggplant is in the same family as tomatoes or peppers and need the same kind of care. There are purple and white varieties. They need lots of heat and rich soil to grow their best. I get best results starting them indoors at the same time as my tomat...

Eggplant is in the same family as tomatoes or pepp...

Your own fresh cucumbers will taste so much better than anything you can buy. They are easy to grow. There are many different varieties. The most common are the long skinny edible peel (English) variety, the slicing varieties and the smaller varietie...

Your own fresh cucumbers will taste so much better...

I love growing corn. Breaking off a fresh cob from its stalk is a wonderful feeling. Eating it is even better. I grow mine using organic methods, planting by seed in my backyard vegetable garden. This is a tough vegetable and can be planted in new ar...

I love growing corn. Breaking off a fresh cob from...

Celery needs a long cool growing season; it needs even constant weather without cold or dry periods. This vegetable can be difficult to grow in the home garden, but do not give up hope. It needs more attention than most vegetables but can be very rew...

Celery needs a long cool growing season; it needs ...

Cauliflower prefers cool weather to grow. Plant in the early spring for summer or early fall harvest and early summer for late fall harvesting. These vegetables are best transplanted as they get more growth before the heat of summer. Botanical Family...

Cauliflower prefers cool weather to grow. Plant in...

Cabbage prefers cool weather to grow. Plant in the early spring for summer or early fall harvest and early summer for late fall harvesting. Small heads will develop on the stem after the large head is harvested. These can be cut and used to extend yo...

Cabbage prefers cool weather to grow. Plant in the...

Brussel sprouts prefer cool weather to grow. Plant in the early spring for late fall harvesting. Small heads will develop on the stem. These vegetables are best transplanted as they get more growth before the heat of summer. Botanical Family - Brassi...

Brussel sprouts prefer cool weather to grow. Plant...

Beans are among the easiest vegetables to grow, especially for a beginner gardener. The seeds are planted directly in the garden, germinate quickly and grow vigorously. This vegetable is a warm season crop and supply a good harvest in a small space. ...

Beans are among the easiest vegetables to grow, es...

Broccoli prefers cool weather to grow. Plant in the early spring for summer or early fall harvest and early summer for late fall harvesting. Small heads called side shoots will form on the stem after the large head is harvested. These can be cut and ...

Broccoli prefers cool weather to grow. Plant in th...

Beets have a long harvest, long storage life and produce a lot in a small space. Once the leaves are about 3 inches they can be cut at the stem and used in salads. Once they get a bit larger they are lovely steamed. The roots can be pulled at any siz...

Beets have a long harvest, long storage life and p...

These water tips and techniques will help you in growing a successful vegetable garden. Vegetables need a steady supply of moisture from when you first plant them to harvesting, especially when the vegetable plant is fruiting or forming their roots o...

These water tips and techniques will help you in g...

Warm season vegetables need a lot of heat and at least 6- 8 hours of full sun to grow well. The seed needs a soil temperature of 21-32 degrees C just to germinate. Do not start these vegetables seeds outdoors too early or they will rot or not germina...

Warm season vegetables need a lot of heat and at l...

Vegetable protection is an important step when setting out your transplants as well as when they are growing. Learn more about starting your vegetable seeds and transplants. To ensure your plants are safe from heat, cold, frost and pests use the foll...

Vegetable protection is an important step when set...

Decorative vegetables look great in your flower bed or in the front yard. Use these veggies to enhance the color, texture and look of your overall garden. The following vegetables have wonderful colors and shapes that will look great in any area of y...

Decorative vegetables look great in your flower be...

Most of us are looking for new ways of cooking vegetables. We want our kids to eat them, are planning a special dinner or are just looking for variety in our own meal planning. Try cooking with colorful vegetables to enhance the look and appeal of yo...

Most of us are looking for new ways of cooking veg...

Cool season vegetables grow well in the early spring, fall and winter. These vegetables do not mind the short days, less sun and their flavor is often enhanced after a frost. There are some vegetables that store well in the ground over winter. Just r...

Cool season vegetables grow well in the early spri...

On this vegetable gardening tips site you will find suggestions, quick ideas and vegetable gardening tricks to help you grow a fabulous vegetable garden. Vegetable gardening is a fun way to spend your time, growing fresh tasty vegetables for you and ...

On this vegetable gardening tips site you will fin...

Spring vegetable gardening brings unpredictable weather, probably the busiest season for a gardener and harvesting your first pick of lettuce, radishes and peas.Now is the time to prepare your garden soil, finalizing your garden layout, get your seed...

Spring vegetable gardening brings unpredictable we...

Raised bed vegetable gardening is similar to growing in containers, just on a much larger scale. The main difference is a raised bed will contain the soil on four sides with the bottom open so plant roots can grow deeper into the existing ground. If ...

Raised bed vegetable gardening is similar to growi...

Here you will learn what is needed for planting a vegetable garden from starting a new site, to ways of enhancing your own current gardening experience. Planning is a key to having a successful garden. It will save you time, energy and money when pla...

Here you will learn what is needed for planting a ...