7 Cool-Season Crops That Grow Better When Planted Directly in the Garden
Lots of gardeners think all seeds have to be started inside, with grow lights, and then moved…
56 Vegetables and Herbs That Thrive in Shady Gardens
Lots of people who grow their own vegetables think you need eight or more hours of strong…
The Surprisingly Simple Trick That Protects Tomato Plants From Late Spring Frost
Each spring, people with home gardens have the same annoying problem. It often feels warm enough to…
Which Seeds Need Light to Germinate and Which Ones Need Total Darkness
Most gardeners understand seedlings need light to grow, but it’s surprisingly common to not know that many…
8 Reliable Ways to Get Quality Garden Seeds for Free or Nearly Free
Growing a vegetable garden from seeds is a really cheap way to produce your own food, however…
47 Garden Seeds That Need a Cold Period Before They Will Germinate
Many typical garden plants – lots of long-living flowers, herbs, wildflowers from where you are, and even…
Why Vegetables Bolt and Why Experienced Gardeners Don’t Always Panic
Most gardeners growing lettuce, herbs, or things like carrots have at some point had a plant suddenly…
How to Grow Garlic That Produces Bigger Bulbs Every Single Year
Growing garlic in your garden is wonderfully satisfying. From just one clove put in the ground in…
How to Cure Pumpkins and Winter Squash So They Last for Months
You can harvest pumpkins and winter squash in September or October and enjoy them for food all…
What “Days to Maturity” Really Means on Seed Packets and Why Most Gardeners Get It Wrong
You’ll find a ‘days to maturity’ number on almost all seed packets at garden centers: 60 days…