So you’ve been bit by the gardening bug, but you have a tiny plot. Don’t worry — even a small garden can yield big harvests. Before you start planting, though, think carefully about your garden’s layout. A well-designed space is critical in a small garden. To get you started, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cucumbers
Whether you call them cucumbers, cukes or gherkins, cucumbers are one of the most popular home garden vegetables. A few years ago, cucumbers weren’t so easy to grow. Older varieties were prone to disease and insect pests and often failed to set fruit. The fruit was often bitter, … [Read more...]
Growing a Home Vegetable Garden: A Comprehensive Guide
Whether it is about saving money, being self sufficient, or simply the love of delicious, fresh from the garden, home grown food, growing a successful vegetable gardening is one of the most satisfying things you can do as a hobby. It’s an investment of time, energy and ‘elbow … [Read more...]
List of Vegetables from A to Z
Few gardening ventures are more satisfying than growing a vegetable garden. Whether you have a half-acre plot or a few pots on a patio, bringing a crop of tomatoes, beans or corn to harvest gives a feeling of accomplishment. Once you’ve mastered the basic garden … [Read more...]
How to Avoid the Problem of Bitter Cucumbers
If you have ever bitten into a bitter cucumber, you know it’s not something you want to do again. If you grow your own cukes, a few simple techniques will help you avoid bitter fruit. Why Cucumbers Taste Bitter Cucumbers contain the natural compound cucurbitacin, which causes … [Read more...]
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