Vegetables

Curing garlic is an important step for storing garlic for the long-term. Curing is essentially the process of dehydrating the garlic bulb wrappers in preparation for storage. Curing allows time for moisture to evaporate out of the garlic bulbs. Excess moisture in your garlic can lead to mold and disease destroying your bulbs while they …

Garlic truly is one of the easiest plants to grow in the garden. With fertile, well-drained soil, and proper timing, you can grow a bounty of garlic, right at home. I have found that garlic grows particularly well in raised beds. So, in this article, you’ll learn how to grow garlic in raised beds from …

Growing carrots at home is pretty easy. However, germinating carrot seeds is the trickiest part of the process. They can take a long time to sprout, and need constant moisture. With a few simple tricks, you can get consistent carrot germination and avoid failed seeds. So, in this article, I’ll share how to germinate carrot …

Choosing the best garlic to grow in your area can be challenging. With hundreds of cultivars of seed garlic available, it is difficult to narrow it down to just a few. So, if you live in zone 6, we have exactly what you need! In this article, I’ll share 9 garlic varieties that are perfect …

Garlic is so easy to grow that we make sure to include it in our veggie garden every season. However, knowing when to harvest garlic takes a bit of knowledge and experience. In this article, I’ll share 3 tips to know when to harvest garlic. If you follow our tried-and-true method, you’ll get the biggest, …

If you want to get the most out of your gardening season, you should plan on planting for a fall harvest. There are many cool weather crops that can be sown from seed in summer for a bountiful autumn crop. In fact, some crops actually perform best in the fall climate. There is a lower …

If you can’t grow your tomatoes in raised beds or in the ground, container gardening is a great option. It allows you to grow in smaller spaces and easily move your plants from one place to another. ​But, you have an important choice to make when growing tomatoes in pots: which soil is best? In …

If you are planning to grow your own carrots, you may wonder what to expect along the way. So, in this article, I’ll show you the 5 carrot plant growth stages. Carrots are fairly easy to grow, with germination being the most challenging part of the process. Once they sprout, they are easy to maintain …

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops grown by home gardeners. The Brandywine tomato is often credited with starting the entire grow-it-yourself movement thanks to its superior flavor. But unfortunately, growing tomatoes is not as easy as many other vegetables. So, in this article, I’ll share our method for growing tomatoes in raised beds. …

With over a decade of experience as a gardener, I have made a few mistakes. Okay, I’ve made countless mistakes over the years, but it has only made me a better grower! So, with another gardening season ahead, I wanted to share my top 10 biggest mistakes you can make when planting a vegetable garden. …