Gardening Channel

How do you grow carrots in a raised bed?

Question: I have a little bit of space in my raised bed for a small vegetable. How do you grow carrots in a raised bed? -Beth T. Answer: If you have heavy clay based soil in your garden, it’s a good idea to build a raised bed for growing your carrots and other root … [Read more...]

How Do You Get A Carrot Seed?

Question: I want to try and save carrot seeds this season? How do you get a carrot seed? -Tim J. Answer: If you allow a carrot plant to continue growing after the first year, leaving the carrot in the soil, it will come back the second year with a new mission. Instead of … [Read more...]

9 Mistakes Gardeners Make When Growing Cabbage

By Jennifer Poindexter Do you like to eat cabbage? It seems to be a vegetable that people either embrace or have a deep aversion to. If you fall under the category of “embracing cabbage,” you’re in the right place. I’m not only going to encourage you to keep eating this … [Read more...]

8 Mistakes Gardeners Make When Raising Chives

By Jennifer Poindexter Do you desire a lush herb garden? You should consider adding chives. This herb is not only delicious, but it makes its growing space beautiful. It has to do with its vibrant green foliage, purple flowers, and the way it abounds like a bush. Chives are … [Read more...]

Is 6 Hours of Sun Enough for a Vegetable Garden?

QUESTION: Is 6 hours of sun enough for a vegetable garden? There aren’t any parts of my property that are sunnier. — Michael S. ANSWER: You’re in luck! There are many vegetables you can grow in six hours of sunlight. Six hours of direct sunshine each day qualifies … [Read more...]

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