Growing MushroomsGrowing your own mushrooms can provide a continual supply of these tasty fungi. You can choose from a number of varieties such as: portobello, shiitake or oyster mushrooms, to name a few.
Harvesting Pineapple?How do I harvest a pineapple?
Using Carrots that Froze Before Harvest?The carrots that we dug out of the ground are frozen. Can they still be processed?
Growing ArtichokesThis is a page about growing artichokes. Artichokes are easy and fun to grow. They have beautiful purple flowers and are a tasty addition to the dinner table as well.
Growing StrawberriesThis is a page about growing strawberries. Strawberries are a tasty and healthy fruit that the whole family can enjoy. Growing them in your garden can be quite easy and rewarding.
Growing PineapplesThis is a page about growing pineapples. Pineapples are sweet, delicious, and easy to grow. Your climatic region will dictate some of the growing considerations, but you can still successfully grow and harvest this popular tropical fruit.
Growing AloeThis is a page about growing aloe. Not only is aloe a neat looking plant, it has medicinal uses too. It is easy to grow aloe at home and have access to its soothing qualities the next time you get sunburned.
Growing OkraThis is a page about growing okra. Okra is a great addition to many homemade dishes. Grow your own okra at home and you have it available to use, fresh as can be.
Growing Chinese CabbageThis is a page about growing Chinese cabbage. There are several varieties of cabbage referred to as Chinese cabbage, such as Napa cabbage or bok choy. These cabbages are a great choice for your kitchen garden. Then all you will need are some delicious recipes.
Eating Rhubarb Stalks?When I first planted my rhubarb plant in 2009, I was told not to eat any stalks until 2010. If I transplant it it before the winter, should the same rule apply?
Growing Root Vegetables?What is causing my root vegetables to grow only surface roots?
Organizing Your Vegetable GardenThis is a page about organizing your vegetable garden. A successful vegetable garden is often the result of careful planning and organization. This does not necessarily mean straight orderly rows, but does involve envisioning the garden in its various stages of development.
Fall Vegetable Planting?Is it possible to plant any vegetables in October or November in Dallas, Georgia?
Hydroponics for Beginners?I am looking to grow veggies at home and am looking for information on the setup and how to do it. Where can I find free printable information on the web about hydroponics for beginners?
Garden: A Couple of CarrotsThis was the first year in a long time that I have had a vegetable garden.
Harvesting Squash?When do I pick my squash?
Keeping Bugs Off Summer Squash Without Pesticides?How can I keep pests from eating my summer squash without chemicals?
Blossom End Rot on VegetablesThere is nothing more frustrating than planting and caring for your garden all season only to have problems right before harvest. Here are some tips for dealing with blossom end rot on veggies like tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, or squash. This is a page about blossom end rot on vegetables.
Winterizing Potted Strawberry Plants?I have a strawberry plant that was given to me. It is in a container and I want to keep it that way; I only have a patio and no garden space. What do I do with this plant in the winter so it doesn't die and I can put it outside again next spring?
Growing PapayasThis is a page about growing papaya. Papayas are a delicious fruit with the added benefit of being a digestive aid. Papayas are relatively easy to grow but are prone to die when young. So it is important to know how to take care of a papaya tree.
When to Harvest Spaghetti Squash?How do you know when your spaghetti squash is ready to harvest?
White Flakes on Parsnips?I have parsnips in a box and they have what looks like dandruff. They also have a small black beetle with orange stripes on its back. What should I do?
Growing Cherries (Cherry Trees)A cherry tree is a great addition to your yard. Fresh cherries make great snacks and can be frozen for use throughout the year. This is a page about growing cherry trees.
Growing a Mango TreeThis is a page about growing mangoes. If you are in the right climate mangoes are easy to grow. Knowing the proper soil and environment these trees like, will make your mango growing successful.
Growing Truffles?How do I grow truffles?
Growing KiwifruitThis is a page about growing kiwifruit. Kiwis grow on a vine and require trellising. If you live in a zone suitable for growing kiwifruit, you can enjoy the opportunity to have fresh kiwis in your own backyard.
Using Up Your Cherry HarvestThis is a page for using up your cherry harvest. If you are lucky enough to have a fruiting cherry tree in your yard, you may now have too many cherries for your family to eat before they go bad or before the birds eat them. Here are ways to preserve, cook, freeze or get rid of your abundance.
White Rot on Onions?What is the best way to get rid of and to avoid white rot on onions?
Growing Honeydew MelonsThis is a page about growing honeydew melons. Growing your own honeydew melons can be very rewarding, especially as it is often difficult to find a really sweet one at the market.
Growing BananasThis is a page about growing bananas. Bananas are a great fruit to grow if you live in a tropical climate.
When Is a Green Varietal Heirloom Tomato Ripe?For the first time, I am growing heirloom tomatoes. Some are supposed to be green even though fully ripened. So, my question is, if they are green when fully ripened, how do I tell when they're ripe?
Leaves on Runner Beans Turning White and Falling Off?My runner beans are in a grow bag; they have flowered, but now the lower leaves are going almost white and falling off at the bottom of the plant. Why would this happen when the top seems bushy and green?
Growing CantaloupeThis is a page about growing cantaloupe. Cantaloupe can be expensive to buy at the store. Growing your own can help save you money.
Growing BlueberriesThis is a page for growing blueberries. Blueberries are great for baking or just eating by the handful. Their high levels of antioxidants make blueberries a healthy part of your diet.
Tomatillo Plant Not Setting Fruit?My tomatillo plant has grown so big and has so many flowers, but I do not have a single tomatillo. What could be the problem?
Something is Eating My Tomatoes?Something is eating the tomatoes at the bottom of my plants in my garden in southeast Pennsylvania. What could it be? A rat? squirrels? rabbits?
Growing TomatoesThis is a page about growing tomatoes. Tomatoes are a very rewarding addition to any garden. They are relatively easy to grow and you won't have any trouble finding ways to use them at the dinner table.
Pruning Cantaloupe Vines?Can you get more melons if you prune the vine? If so, to about what length?
Leaves Turning Brown on Green Peppers?All the leaves are turning brown drying up and falling off.
Eggplant Leaves Wilting?What would cause an eggplant's leaves to wilt?
Growing GrapesThis is a page about growing grapes. Growing your own grapes can be a rewarding and delicious experience. Whether you are thinking about a table or wine variety, there are some important factors to consider, such as choosing the right variety for your area.
Growing LettuceThis is a page on growing lettuce. Imagine being able to run out to your garden and get all you need for a fresh salad. Growing your own lettuce is an easy and a great way to get fresh greens into your diet.
Growing CeleryMany of us love crunchy celery stalks plain or with peanut butter. They are also an important ingredient in many recipes. Have you thought of growing your own celery?
Tomato Plants Turning Yellow?Why would my tomato plants be turning yellow at the bottom?
Tomato Plant Leaves Rolling Shut?My tomatoes are growing fine, but since it has gotten hot out the leaves are rolling shut.
Should I Allow Onions to Flower?Should you allow white or yellow onions to flower?
Potato Plant Appears to Be Growing Tomatoes?I have potato plants with tomatoes growing from one stem on each plant. Each stem with five or six marble size green tomatoes on each plant.
Growing RadishesThis is a page about growing radishes. It includes advice about planting, harvesting and soil recommendations for growing your own radishes.
Growing ApplesThis is a page about growing apples. It includes planting tips, harvesting advice, and soil recommendations for growing apples. There are also tips for caring for and pruning apple trees.
Vegetable Plants Wilted After Spraying With Spectracide?Spectracide insect killer was applied to our garden two mornings ago with a hose end sprayer and now the squash, cucumber, and tomato plants are all wilted. Will they come out of this?
How Do You Grow Molokhia?I am looking for detail instructions on growing the vegetable called molokhia. If you could post detailed instructions on how to do this it would be appreciated.Regards.
Green Worms in My Zucchini?This is my first year growing zucchini. I noticed a few days ago that there was this semi clear goo on one of the big zucchini. I thought nothing of it. I went to cut off a sort of dead malformed one today and noticed a small green worm that was about an inch long.
Companion Plants for Cucumbers?What plants do cucumbers like to be planted with and which plants do they not do well near?
Zucchini Plants Not Blooming?My zucchini are not blooming. It seems they should be.
Brown Areas on My Green Bell Peppers?Why do my young green peppers develop brown areas on the bottom or bottom sides?
Remedy for Overwatered Tomato Plants?I planted my six Better Bush tomato plants in large tubs with a drain hole in the bottom. We watered them two or three days, then the weather turned cool and stormy. The plants have wilted terribly, and today we discovered that they evidently were not draining well enough.
Cabbage Not Forming Heads?I planted broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage last February. The broccoli produced twice and is done, cauliflower heads are getting bigger, (it's now May 11), but cabbage is not making heads. Why? They all grew in grow bags with organic fertilizer.
Weak and Puny Looking Tomato Plants?Why are my plants so weak and have slow growth? Also, they develop blossoms, but few turn into fruit. How do I test my soil? What do I need to do that?
Getting Rid of Weeds Naturally?I would like to start my veggie garden soon and don't want to have to pull a lot of weeds! Is there something I can use that is not a chemical to keep the weeds at bay from my garden?
Growing Root Crops on the New Jersey Coast?Actually I'm not sure if I'm in zone 7a or 7b. I live along the coast in Wildwood, NJ. I wanted to try carrots, radishes, and other root plants this season. I would appreciate any help. Also, how soon can I plant?
Planting CabbagesWhen planting your cabbage in the spring, cut the bottom out of a two litter coke bottle. Take off lid and place the bottom of the bottle about 3 inches deep in the soil, so it can't turn over. This will keep cut worms from cutting off your plant.
Strawberries Not Blooming?I planted 500 strawberry plants last year, they did not bloom the first year. Do I need to clip off this year's blooms? I heard if they have runners it is OK to harvest the crop.
Growing an Avocado Tree in Arkansas?I'm growing the avocado tree inside my home in Arkansas. When it is matured and I plant it outside, will it go dormant during the cold months and return in the spring or will it die off?
Sources for Free Garden Seeds?Does any body know where you can get free garden seeds?
Do Bell Pepper Plants Need to be Replanted Every Year?Do green bell pepper plants require replanting every year or does the plant produce again? What about tomato plants?
Planting a Small Peter Rabbit Garden?I would like ideas for a small Peter Rabbit garden.
What is the Average Yield in Kilograms from a Pea Plant?How many kg does the average pea plant produce?
Check Nut Quality when HarvestingBefore you spend a lot of time picking up hickory nuts under any particular tree, crack a few of the fallen delicacies first. If three out of four are rotten, there's obviously not much sense in gathering at that spot. Move on to another tree.
How Do I Grow a Potato in a Trash Bag?How do you grow a potato plant in a bag?
How Do I Tie Escarole?I am looking for a method of tying escarole.
Getting Rid of Woodlice (Sowbugs) in the Vegetable Garden
?Carpenters or woodlouce (a small black crawling bug sometimes found in your home) as we call them in Canada are eating my beets. How do I get rid of them? Thank you.
What Do I Do When Arugula Blooms?What to do when arugula blooms?
Mustard Greens Are Blooming?I would like to know what to do when mustard greens bloom.
Pepper Plants Not Flowering?I planted 4 different kinds of peppers this spring. They all look wonderful and healthy. The problem is only the green and banana peppers are bearing fruit. The other plants don't even have flowers.
How Late Can I Plant Lettuce?I live in Billings, MT and am wondering if I can plant a second crop of lettuce now. Daytime temps are around 85 F this time of year, but it will soon be about 75 during the day and 45-50 at night.
Can I Grow Vegetables in Pots with a Northern Exposure?I am stuck living in an apartment facing north. It is great for begonias and other shade-loving flowers, but horrible for my dream of vegetables and herbs. Or? Has anyone had any luck with growing any edibles like that in pots on the north side?
Can I Grow Stevia Indoors?Can stevia be grown indoors?
When Should I Harvest Green Beans for Freezing?When should I pick green beans for freezing?
Blossoms Chili Plant Dropping Off?I have a chili plant grown in a pot. Now it is about 3 months old. Flowering has started, but the majority of the flowers after blooming fall off on the 3rd or 4th day. My country is in the tropics. The average temperature is about 32 degrees Centigrade.
Roma Tomatoes Brown and Woody in the Center?When I pick my Roma tomatoes, which are growing in pots, they are brown and woody in the center and very dry with no seeds. Any one know what is causing this?
Cucumber Leaves Turning Yellow and Brown and Dying?Why are the leaves on my cucumber vines turning yellow, then brown and dying? What should I do? I do have some new stems starting.
Vegetables Are Turning Yellow Then Brown and Dying?My vegetable garden has started to turn yellow and then brown. It is dying; what can I do?
Is It Safe to Use Styrofoam in Planters for Growing Vegetables?Is it safe to use Styrofoam in planters for vegetables?
Bell Peppers Have a Brown Film on Them?I planted bell peppers and they are producing with a brown film on them. Are they diseased or are they safe to use?
Do Rabbits Eat Tomato Plants?Do rabbits eat tomato plants? Thank you for your reply.
When to Harvest Onions?When do I pick my onions?
Grape Vines Not Producing?Why doesn't my grape vine get grapes?
Growing Vegetables Near Yew Tree?I understand that yew leaves are very toxic. Is it OK to grow vegetables near a yew tree in soil that has yew leaf fall on it?
Remedy for an Overwatered Pepper Plant?One of my bell pepper plants got too much water from all the rain and now it's wilted. Will it come back or what can I do? They are in five gallon buckets and yes they have holes in them.
Cucumbers Falling Off the Vine?Some of my cucumbers are developing and then they die off. I am using all female type plants and they are grown in a green house on their own. I have a good crop, but the new ones on top develop about 1in long then die off.
