Growing Fruit Trees

If you are going to be growing trees around your property, consider growing fruit trees. They are attractive, and often, as in the case of citrus trees have beautifully scented blossoms. They are an investment that will pay off for years to come with an abundance of fresh fruit for you and your family. Read more..

Decoding Tomato Disease Resistance Codes

If you have had problems growing tomatoes, you may be interested in some disease resistant varieties and hybrids. But codes like “VF”, “VFFA”, and “VFNT” can be somewhat cryptic. What kinds of problems are common to tomatoes, and how can you tell if a particular variety is resistant to the disease you are encountering in your backyard garden? Read more..

Growing Organic Vegetables

Many people know about the benefits of eating organic fruit and vegetables. However, not many people regularly eat organic food. One of the biggest disadvantages is usually the price. Organic veggies are almost always a lot more expensive than non-organic. Other major factors include the limited variety available and freshness of organic produce. The good news is that anybody with even a modest vegetable garden can grow healthy organic vegetables for a much lower cost than they would buy non-organic off the shelf. Plus they will be freshly picked, still packed with nutrition. And you’ll be able to grow many of your favorites and things you just can’t find in the stores. Read more..

How to Create a Simple Kitchen Herb Garden

Herbs can play a key role in even the smallest of gardens. They can easily be used in those odd corners of a garden that will accommodate little else. Herbs are packed with nutrition, and can bring any meal to life. Once you have experienced home cooking with fresh herbs that you have just snipped from your kitchen garden, the dried, commercial variety will never hold the same appeal again. You will also be pleasantly surprised how economical fresh herbs and vegetables can be. Read more..

A Kitchen Garden for Decoration and Utility

A kitchen garden has a charm all its own. There really is nothing to beat the look and taste of fruit and vegetables that you’ve grown yourself. If you add a few decorative herbs to the mix, there’s absolutely no reason why your kitchen garden can’t look as good visually as your flower garden. Read more..

How to Start a Fruit and Vegetable Garden

Vegetable gardening can be a very rewarding experience. But if you’ve never had a vegetable garden before, the task can seem overwhelming. Here are several easy ways to start your first fruit or vegetable garden. Read more..

How to Start and Maintain an Indoor Herb Garden

If you are craving good comfort foods, you will find that fresh herbs add to the taste of a delicious home-cooked meal. It is satisfying to be able to just pick a few herbs and add them to all your family dishes from your own indoor herb garden. What do you need to get started? All it takes are a few properly prepared containers and some sunlight. Some helpful tips on growing and maintaining herbs follow. Read more..

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