VEGGIE GARDEN

Growing a vegetable garden is quite possibly one of the most rewarding activities a person can undertake. A little bit of poking around in the soil can net bushels of fresh produce.

Knowing where your produce comes from and how it was grown is priceless. In a world where so many of us are trying to cut our exposure to unnecessary chemicals in our lives, taking control of our fresh food production is empowering.

From how much to plant and choosing appropriate vegetable varieties for your region, to soil improvement and composting. there’s plenty here to get you started.

How to Grow a Turmeric Plant at Home for Cooking and Medicinal Use

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Turmeric is a plant grown for its root, much like ginger. Here’s how to grow turmeric at home in pots. Spoiler: It’s easy!

Plant Your Own Garden: How to Start a Vegetable Garden from Scratch

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Here’s how to start a vegetable garden from scratch so you can harvest fresh vegetables from your yard! Plant your own garden, eat good food for less.

Victory Gardens: 7 Reasons to Grow Your Own Backyard Food

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During WWI & WWII, families were encouraged to grow food in victory gardens. There are plenty of good reasons to bring victory gardens back!

Easy Vegetables to Grow: (Almost) Fail-Proof Vegetable Garden for Beginners

Choose these for a successful garden harvest! Great for first time gardeners, of course, but most everyone can appreciate the (almost) fail-proof nature of these crops!

Growing Sweet Potatoes for a High-Calorie Harvest

The trick to growing sweet potatoes is to start early so you’ll be ready to get them in the ground as soon as your soil is warm enough. They’re easy to grow!

Succession Planting: An Easy Trick to Harvest More Food from Your Veggie Garden

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Extend your harvest season by utilizing the succession planting method. It’s an easy way to make your garden work harder and produce more vegetables.

How to Have the Best Organic Soil in the Neighborhood

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The best organic garden comes from the best organic soil. Improve soil for better crop yield and healthier plants in your vegetable garden.

12+ of the Fastest Growing Crops for Your Vegetable Garden

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These vegetable crops are fast to mature. This means that even if you’re starting late, you can still harvest a crop this year.

Planting Vegetables that Grow in Shade for a Successful Harvest

Choose vegetables that grow in shade to increase your shade garden success. These partial shade vegetables will grow in low light situations.

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