Vegetables
There’s nothing quite as good as eating home grown veggies from the garden. While growing garden vegetables may seem daunting at first, learning how to grow vegetables yourself shouldn’t be intimidating. Most vegetable plants are easy to grow, and there are numerous types of vegetables that can be grown to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here you can learn everything from starting vegetable seeds and caring for vegetable plants throughout the season to harvesting your crops and storing them once it’s come to an end.
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4 Worst Tomato Pruning Mistakes & How To Avoid Them For A Huge Harvest This SummerDon't make any of these common tomato pruning mistakes this summer! Find out how to avoid these basic blunders for a bigger harvest.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Best Vegetables to Plant in July – Don't Miss Out on a Delicious Fall HarvestJuly is a great time to plant cool-weather crops to harvest in autumn, as well as fast-growing varieties that thrive in summer's heat.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Tomatoes Need Protection From Excessive Heat? Find Out 4 Ways To Protect Tomatoes In A Heatwave & Keep Plants HealthyTomatoes may flourish in sunshine, but be careful not to give them too much of a good thing. Do tomatoes need protection from excessive heat? Absolutely – and here’s how
By Amy Grant
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I'm a Professional Chef and Gardening Writer – These Are the 8 Vegetables I Always Grow for Unbeatable FlavorI've learned a lot in my careers, and I refuse to gatekeep my favorite veggies to grow any longer! Grow the most delicious vegetables yet with my picks.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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If you’re still growing pumpkins on the ground, you’re wasting precious space – this one simple trick will triple your growing areaStop wasting precious garden space! Start growing pumpkins vertically and improve your harvest with this one simple trick.
By Laura Walters
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10 Best Tomato Trellis Ideas You Can Buy Or DIY – For Bigger Yields And No DroopSupport your tomatoes the smart way – with simple structures that keep stems strong, fruit off the ground, and harvests at their best.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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5 Plants That Repel Tomato Hornworms – And Attract Their Beneficial PredatorsKeep pests away naturally with these 5 plants that repel tomato hornworms. Plus, discover 3 plant combinations to attract insects that prey on pesky pests.
By Amy Grant
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Do You Have Deformed Cucumbers? Here’s Why & How To Prevent Kooky Looking CukesCucumbers are great veggies to grow in your garden, but what happens if you have deformed cucumbers? Are they ok to eat? Learn how to prevent misshapen cukes.
By Amy Grant
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How To Get Rid Of Aphids On Tomato Plants – And Keep Them From Coming BackAphids can quickly damage tomato plants – learn the signs of an infestation and the simple steps to protect your precious crop all season long.
By Amy Grant
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Is June Too Late To Plant Tomatoes? Not If You Follow These 5 Tips For A Last-Minute CropGrow a delicious late-season tomato crop with our expert tips on choosing the fastest-growing varieties and creating the best growing conditions.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Pollinate Tomatoes: Give Plants A Hand For Bigger HarvestsWith the right techniques, hand-pollinating tomatoes can make all the difference between a lackluster season and a productive one. Learn how to get it right.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Vegetables You Can Still Plant In June For A Late Summer And Fall HarvestPlanting time for high summer harvests has passed, but there are still many vegetables you can plant in your garden in June, for organic produce well into fall.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do Your Tomato Flowers Look Weird? They Could Be Tomato Megablooms – What That Means For PlantsTomato megablooms can startle gardeners, but these weird-looking flowers are nothing to worry about. Learn why they occur and what to do if you find one.
By Amy Grant
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Best Mulch For Tomatoes: Expert Guide To Boost Yields, Lock In Moisture & Keep Weeds At BayThe right mulch can transform your tomato crop – helping plants thrive while saving time, water, and effort in every type of garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How Often To Water Tomato Plants – And How To Get It Right In Any SituationOne of the most crucial parts of tomato care is knowing how often and much to water them. Learn how to get it right every time for a bumper harvest.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best (And Worst) Cucumber Companion Plants For Higher Yields & Pest-Free PlantsChoosing the right cucumber companion plants can mean the difference between a so-so harvest and a bumper year. Find out what (and what not) to grow with cukes.
By Amy Grant
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Is Epsom Salt Good For Tomato Plants? How And When To Use It For A Better CropEpsom salt is often touted as a cure-all for tomato plants, but it should only be used where there is a need. Find out how to apply it – and when to hold back.
By Bonnie L. Grant

