10 Good Reasons To Plant A Vegetable Garden

My first memories of a vegetable garden are of large sunflowers (Helianthus annuus and cvs., annual) growing in our backyard when I was about five years old and my mom was working diligently to feed our growing family. A healthy and productive garden needs attention. In the midsummer, this involves keeping a watchful eye out to get our plants through the heat, unpredictable rains, and various pests that challenge us in the Midwest. Here are some maintenance tips to add to your summer garden to-do list to keep your edible plants healthy and productive.

We built a raised garden bed a few years ago and every year we learn something new. One lesson is that although we stick a small marker (you know that small, plastic one that comes with the plant) to identify what we planted, we somehow lose half of them within weeks. This year I decided to create wooden vegetable garden markers, sturdy enough to test the outdoor elements.

By Taylah Montez

Most of us want our veggie garden to produce bumper crops, don’t we?Whether we’re feeding a family, shar

You can still grow some vegetables and herbs without having a big garden: TheseDIY Vertical Vegetable Garden Ideas can help you create more space for your favorite edibles!

Don’t let the limited space in the city stop you from growing your own vegetables. Here are some finest tips on starting an Urban Vegetable Garden that will help you achieve your dream of enjoying a homegrown harvest!

For those who don’t know what bong water is, you first need to know what a bong is and how it works. Then, we can understand if the plants need this water to grow healthy and happy. We have a complete breakdown of bong water to answer the question –  Is Bong Water Good for Plants?

Growing a vegetable garden, especially for the first time, can be downright intimidating. Whether you are concerned about space, soil, or planting techniques, there are so many variables to consider that even the most experienced gardeners will admit it: they sometimes make mistakes. 

Check out some neatly done Balcony Vegetable Garden Ideas of Instagram that you can copy to grow your favorite veggies in a limited space!

The (Vegetable) Garden’s Gone to Pot In an attempt to keep the slugs and snails at bay I’ve been planting as much as I can in pots. We are on our 3rd sowing of runner beans on the allotment and unless a. the weather improves, or b. Andrew is prepared to spend the night there in pursuit of slugs and snails, it seems unlikely we will be dealing with the usual gluts this year.

Being solvent, water dissolves everything into it, and this is the reason it doesn’t exist in its purest form. Purification removes impurities like harmful chemicals and minerals, making water absolutely healthy and safe for consumption for humans. But, Is Distilled Water Good for Plants too? Let’s find out!

As you’re reading this article, you’ve already decided that growing vegetables in pots is something you should try. And you’re right; you can grow crops on a balcony, rooftop, patio, porch and even indoors on a windowsill. The possibilities are endless, and you can produce edibles in substantial amounts.