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Planning a vegetable garden means thinking about what you have, what you need, and what you want from your gardening efforts.
Starting a vegetable garden requires a bit of forethought. You could just toss seeds into the wind and hope for the best, but that’s unlikely to generate a worthwhile crop.
Understanding the needs of different crops will help you decide where to plant them. Or whether to plant them at all. Garden planning sometimes means compromising on what will grow well versus your ideals.
Navigate through the various posts about planning a garden below, or use the search function at the top of the page to find something specific.
Need to know the difference between heirloom seeds and hybrid seeds? Or why you might want to opt for heirloom seeds in your vegetable garden? There are plenty of reasons to choose heirlooms instead of their hybrid cousins. Your vegetable garden will shine with some of these vintage varieties!
6 Reasons to Grow Heirloom Seeds in Your Garden for Fun and FlavorRead More
Growing tomatoes in my garden is a priority for me. Knowing how much to plant of your family’s favorite vegetables will help in garden planning.
Growing persimmons for a late fall harvest on your homestead? Choosing a persimmon tree will depend on a few factors and how you plan to use the persimmons you grow. Here’s how to decide between an American persimmon tree or a Fuyu persimmon tree.
Growing Persimmons: The Best Varieties for a Picky PalateRead More
Choose vegetables that grow in shade to increase your shade garden success. These partial shade vegetables will grow in low light situations.
Planting Vegetables that Grow in Shade for a Successful HarvestRead More
Talk about a time saver in the garden! Perennial vegetables and fruits are productive plants that come back every year – plant once, harvest for YEARS!
Perennial Vegetables and Fruits: Plant Once, Harvest for YearsRead More
These small garden ideas will help you get the most bang for your vegetable gardening buck!
Small Garden Ideas: Get the Most Bang for your Buck!Read More
Growing Swiss chard in containers is a great way for urbanites to grow some greens. Of course, Swiss chard is a great addition to a full-sized garden, too. A single Swiss chard plant will produce for months!
Growing Swiss Chard: Greens for Gardens and Container GrowingRead More
Plant your own garden. Here’s how to start a vegetable garden from scratch and harvest fresh vegetables from your own yard! Whether you live on an urban lot or out in the suburbs (or even on acreage) you can manage to grow some of your own food by planting a vegetable garden.
Plant Your Own Garden: How to Start a Vegetable Garden from ScratchRead More
The best organic garden comes from the best organic soil. Here’s how to improve yours for better crop yield and healthier plants in your vegetable garden. Bonus: It does have to cost a fortune to improve soil with pricey soil amendments. You can get plenty of organic soil amendments for free, or create your own.
How to Have the Best Organic Soil in the NeighborhoodRead More
