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Millet for Birdseed

Growing Millet for Birdseed?This page is about growing millet for birdseed. This seed grass can be grown in your garden as ready bird food, for inside birds or winter feeding.

 

Vanilla beans growing.

Growing VanillaThis is a page about growing vanilla. Vanilla was first cultivated in Central America and is easily grown in warm humid conditions.

 

Growing Shamrocks

Growing ShamrocksThis page is about growing shamrocks. A clover that are hardy to zones 8-10, but can also be grown successfully indoors as houseplants.

 

Victory Garden

Growing a Victory GardenThis is a page about growing a Victory Garden. Although the original Victory Garden originated in England and the United States during WWII, you can still enjoy the benefits derived from these early family gardens.

 

stack of railroad ties

Using Railroad Ties for Raised Vegetable Beds?This is a page about using railroad ties for raised vegetable beds. While a convenient material to use in creating garden beds there may be concerns associated with their use.

 

Yarrow

Growing YarrowThis page is about growing yarrow. A common roadside plant found throughout North America, this flower is valued for its medicinal properties and for use in cosmetics.

 

Growing Gourds

Growing GourdsThis page is about growing gourds. Though not very good to eat, gourds are easy to grow and useful in many other ways.

 

Growing Taro

Growing Taro?This page is about growing taro. A southeast Asian native plant grown mostly as food and thrives with lots of water.

 

Using Green Tomatoes

Using Green TomatoesDon't throw away those green tomatoes at the end of the growing season. This is a page about using green tomatoes.

 

Growing Melons

Growing MelonsThis is a page about growing melons. Melons are a good inclusion in the home garden.

 

Growing Peppers

Growing PeppersThis is a page about growing peppers. Peppers are a popular vegetable garden choice.

 

Growing Hot Peppers

Growing Hot PeppersThis is a page about growing hot peppers. There are so many types of hot peppers available now, you may want to try growing your own in the garden.

 

Microgreens for Sale

Growing MicrogreensThis is a page about growing microgreens. Micro greens are tiny greens grown from vegetable, herb, or other seeds.

 

onion

Growing Tree Onions (Walking Onions)These onions form bulblets instead of flowers on their stalk, thus providing additional onion plants some distance from the mother plant. This is a page about growing tree onions (walking onions).

 

Lettuce Crops

How to Rotate Your CropsRotating your crops helps to prevent depletion of nutrients, reduces pests, and is overall beneficial in improving your vegetable garden's production. This is a page about how to rotate your crops.

 

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Tomato Plants Not Blooming

Tomato Plants Not BloomingThis is a page about tomato plants not blooming. It can be mystifying that your tomato plants seem so healthy but are not blooming.

 

Fordhook Lima Beans

Growing Fordhook Lima Beans?This is a page about growing Fordhook Lima beans. Add this large Lima bean variety to your garden this year.

 

Zucchini Plant Not Growing Fruit

Zucchini Plant Not Growing FruitThis is a page about a zucchini plant not growing fruit. Your zucchini plant is growing very well and even flowering, but not setting fruit.

 

Rhubarb stalks

Growing RhubarbThis is a page about growing rhubarb. Whether it is your first time growing rhubarb or you have had problems in the past, there are some helpful tips that can make this a positive gardening experience.

 

Community Supported Agriculture Farm

Joining a Community Supported Agriculture FarmThis is a page about joining a community supported agricultural farm. If you would love a vegetable garden, but don't have the room, consider becoming involved with a community supported farm.

 

Growing Peas

Growing PeasThis is a page about growing peas. Peas are a good choice for the home garden.

 

Growing Corn

Growing CornThis is a page about growing corn. Many home gardeners would like to include corn in their vegetable garden.

 

Growing a Salad Garden

Growing a Salad GardenThis page is about growing a salad garden. It is so nice to make a fresh salad out of greens that you have grown yourself.

 

Growing Eggplant

Growing EggplantThis page is about growing eggplant. A delicious vegetable that likes to be pampered.

 

Growing Hydrangeas

Growing HydrangeasThis page is about growing hydrangeas. There are many varieties of this beautiful flowering shrub.

 

Galia Melons

Growing Galia Melons?This is a page about growing Galia melons. The Galia melon, a relative of the cantaloupe, is native to Israel.

 

Growing Zucchini Squash

Growing Zucchini SquashZucchini is a popular summer squash for the garden. This is a page about growing zucchini squash.

 

selling garden products

Selling Garden ProduceThis is a page about selling your garden products at the farmers market. If you have a large enough garden you may be considering selling some of the extra produce.

 

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Growing Pineberries?How do I plant from an existing berry?

 

Growing Basil

Growing BasilThis is a page about growing basil. Basil is a wonderful herb to took with and easy to grow.

 

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deadheading lilies.

Growing PerennialsThis is a page about growing perennials. Growing perennials is a rewarding gardening experience, as they continue to come up and provide beautiful color year after year.

 

Tomato Plants
Not Producing Fruit

Tomato Plants Not Producing FruitThere are lots of leaves, but no tomatoes. Why are my tomato plants growing, but not producing fruit? This page offers solutions and advice about why your tomato plants not producing fruit.

 

Photo of a head of cauliflower growing.

Growing CauliflowerThis page is about growing cauliflower. This vegetable is especially delicious when grown in your own garden.

 

Growing Salvia

Growing SalviaThis page is about growing salvia. This tender perennial is classified as a flower and an herb.

 

Growing Hostas

Growing HostasThis page is about growing hostas. As foliage plants, hostas offer an unmatched range of patterns, colors, and sizes of plants.

 

Growing Chives

Growing ChivesThis page is about growing chives. Chives are simple to grow and come back year after year.

 

Growing Summer Squash

Growing Summer SquashThis page is about growing summer squash. An easy, quick growing vegetable that produces lots of fresh squash in the summer and fall.

 

Growing a Butterfly Bush

Growing a Butterfly BushThis page is about growing a butterfly bush. These vigorous plants give you beautiful, late summer and fall flowers.

 

Tomatoes Growing in the garden.

Planting TomatoesThis is a page about planting tomatoes. Following some helpful tips when planting your tomato plants can help ensure a better harvest.

 

How to Make a Garlic Braid

How to Make a Garlic BraidThis is a page about how to make a garlic braid. If you grow and use a lot of garlic in your cooking, making a garlic braid is a fun and practical way to store your harvest.

 

Passion Fruit on Vine

Growing Passion FruitThis is a page about growing passion fruit. Growing passion fruit can be quite easy if you live in an area with the right climatic conditions.

 

Heirloom Tomato Varieties

Growing Heirloom VegetablesThis is a page about growing heirloom vegetables. Growing heirloom vegetable gives you the opportunity to collect your own seeds for next year's garden.

 

Homegrown sprouts on a kitchen table.

Growing SproutsGrowing your own sprouts at home can be fun and will ensure that you always have fresh sprouts on hand. This is a page about growing sprouts.

 

supporting cucumbers

Supporting Cucumber VinesThis is a page about supporting cucumber vines. There are a number of reasons you may wish to consider supporting or staking your cucumber vines.

 

growing watermelon

Growing WatermelonsThis is a page about growing watermelons. When the hot days of summer arrive who can resist a sweet, juicy, homegrown watermelon.

 

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Photo of a cumber on the vine.

Growing CucumbersCucumbers are a good addition to any vegetable garden. This is a page about growing cucumbers.

 

giant pumpkin

How to Grow Giant PumpkinsThis is a page about growing giant pumpkins. Growing giant pumpkins is fun for young and old alike.

 

Growing Morning Glory from Cuttings

Growing Morning Glory from CuttingsThis page is about growing morning glory from cuttings. This hardy plant can give you a burst of color as a cut flower or in containers.

 

growing food in a greenhouse

Growing Vegetables in a GreenhouseThis is a page about growing vegetables in a greenhouse. You can get a head start on your garden or grow vegetables year round in a greenhouse.

 

Field of Pumpkins

Growing PumpkinsThis is a page about growing pumpkins. Pumpkins are very easy to grow and then fun to eat and decorate.

 

growing red onions

Growing Red Onions?This is a page about growing red onions. Juicy, sweet red onions are excellent in salads and other dishes.

 

growing ginger

Growing GingerGrowing ginger begins with a trip to the produce section at the market. This is a page about growing ginger.

 

Growing Watercress

Growing Watercress?This is a page about growing watercress. You do not actually need a stream on your property to grow watercress.

 

Raw Cocoa Beans

Growing Cacao?This is a page about growing cacao. Chocolate on the tree; cacao is a native of hot, rainy locales, usually near the equator.

 

garlic

Growing GarlicGarlic is prized for its culinary and medicinal uses. This is a page about growing garlic.

 

growing orchids

Growing OrchidsOrchids have a reputation for being very difficult to grow. This is a page about growing orchids.

 

Growing Potatoes

Growing PotatoesThis is a page about growing potatoes. Potatoes are an easy crop to add to your home vegetable garden.

 

Onions growing in the ground.

Growing OnionsThis is a page about growing onions. With over 600 varieties of onions grown internationally, this versatile vegetable is a staple ingredient in a multitude of recipes and has been used in natural remedies the world over. Learning to grow your own onions can also be fun and save money!

 

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Planting Vegetables after Using an Herbicide?How soon can I plant vegetables after using Ortho vegetation killer?

 

Pomegranates growing on a tree

Growing PomegranatesPomegranate plants (Punica granatum) are diverse in their growth habits. They can range from small shrubs to trees reaching 20-30 feet tall. Native to northern India and the Middle East, these fruiting plants are naturally adapted to growing in regions where winters are cool and summers are hot.

 

Oyster mushrooms growing

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.

 

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Harvesting Pineapple?How do I harvest a pineapple?

 

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Using Carrots that Froze Before Harvest?The carrots that we dug out of the ground are frozen. Can they still be processed?

 

Growing Artichokes

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 Strawberries

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.

 

Pineapple plant with fruit.

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.

 

An aloe plant in a pot.

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.

 

Okra Plant with Blue Sky in Background

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.

 

Bok choy growing in a field.

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.

 

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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?

 

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Growing Root Vegetables?What is causing my root vegetables to grow only surface roots?

 

Mixed veggie and flower garden with gravel paths.

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.

 

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Fall Vegetable Planting?Is it possible to plant any vegetables in October or November in Dallas, Georgia?

 

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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?

 

Two Intertwined Carrots

Garden: A Couple of CarrotsThis was the first year in a long time that I have had a vegetable garden.

 

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Harvesting Squash?When do I pick my squash?

 

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Keeping Bugs Off Summer Squash Without Pesticides?How can I keep pests from eating my summer squash without chemicals?

 

Tomatoes growing with blossom end rot.

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.

 

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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?

 

Papaya Tree

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.

 

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When to Harvest Spaghetti Squash?How do you know when your spaghetti squash is ready to harvest?

 

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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?

 

Photo of cherries hanging on a cherry tree.

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.

 

Mango Tree

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.

 

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Growing Truffles?How do I grow truffles?

 

Kiwifruit growing on the vine.

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.

 

A bunch of cherries still on the tree.

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.

 

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White Rot on Onions?What is the best way to get rid of and to avoid white rot on onions?

 

Half of a honeydew melon and slices.

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.

 

Bananas growing on a tree.

Growing BananasThis is a page about growing bananas. Bananas are a great fruit to grow if you live in a tropical climate.

 

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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?

 

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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?

 

Cantaloupe growing on a vine.

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.

 

Blueberries growing on a bush.

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.

 

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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?

 

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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 Tomatoes, Red Tomatoes on White Background

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.

 

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Pruning Cantaloupe Vines?Can you get more melons if you prune the vine? If so, to about what length?

 

Shadow of person taking photo of pepper plants with brown leaves on ground.

Leaves Turning Brown on Green Peppers?All the leaves are turning brown drying up and falling off.

 

Eggplant leaves are drooping and turning brown.

Eggplant Leaves Wilting?What would cause an eggplant's leaves to wilt?

 

Bunch of concord grapes against autumn leaves.

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.

 

Lettuce growing in a box.

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.

 

Celery new growth

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?

 

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Tomato Plants Turning Yellow?Why would my tomato plants be turning yellow at the bottom?

 

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Tomato Plant Leaves Rolling Shut?My tomatoes are growing fine, but since it has gotten hot out the leaves are rolling shut.

 

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Should I Allow Onions to Flower?Should you allow white or yellow onions to flower?

 

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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.

 

hand holding a bunch of radishes

Growing RadishesThis is a page about growing radishes. It includes advice about planting, harvesting and soil recommendations for growing your own radishes.

 

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