by Bethany Hayes Cucumber plants are prone to pests and diseases, and one natural way to prevent pests from taking over is to include some cucumber companion plants in your garden. While this technique isn’t the only way to avoid pests, it helps and encourages healthier growth … [Read more...]
How to Grow Fig Trees, Explained
by Bethany Hayes Growing fruit trees feels like a daunting task, but one of the easiest fruit trees for beginners to grow is figs. Figuring out how to grow fig trees is a lot easier than you imagine. These trees grow in warm locations and some cooler regions, depending on … [Read more...]
8 Flowers to Grow in Your Vegetable Garden
by Erin Marissa Russell When you’re choosing flowers to grow in your vegetable garden, you have an opportunity to make the most of your space. For this list, we’ve carefully selected edible flowers and flowers that are good companion plants with vegetables. This way, even the … [Read more...]
8 Vegetables with More Than One Edible Part
by Erin Marissa Russell Some of our favorite vegetables to grow are the ones with more than one edible part. These veggies give you more bang for your buck—not to mention your time and energy. With some of these veggies, you can use all parts of the plant, leaving no waste … [Read more...]
14 Root Vegetables You Should Consider Growing
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in growing different types of vegetables? What about growing root vegetables? Some gardeners have heard this term but aren’t sure which crops fall under the heading of root vegetables. I’m going to walk you through your different … [Read more...]