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The Benefits of Companion Planting in Your Garden Learn about companion planting, including the benefits of companion planting in your garden and a list of some favorite companion plants. Companion plants can be both beautiful and practical in your vegetable garden, so don’t delay and add these lovely plants as soon as you can. I’ve…
This is a list of the best edible flowers for a vegetable garden. What does that mean? This list of edible flowers all have practical benefits for your vegetables and fruits, whether as companion plants, providing nutrients for the soil, acting as pest deterrents, and/or for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. I’ve also included…
How to Grow Watermelon **Watermelons are surprisingly easy to grow as long as the plants have plenty of room to spread, good drainage, lots of sunlight, and a sufficiently long growing season. Gardeners in northern climates should choose early ripening varieties. (This is where I get my seeds. They have several varieties of watermelon…
Learn how to grow zucchini and yellow squash. Both of these vegetables are in the summer squash family. They can be a bit tricky to grow, but with these gardening tips, you can go from frustrated with poor growth to overflowing with zucchini and yellow squash. How to Grow Zucchini and Yellow Squash Summer squash,…
Name: Parsnips Description: **Closely related to the carrot except even healthier for you because it contains more fiber and potassium. **Parsnips are easy to grow and very tasty if roasted. **You should use fresh seeds every year. Position: **Sun or partial shade will work for your plant. **It will grow on sandy, loamy soils best….
How to Grow Cucumbers **Cucumbers have come a long way in the past 20-30 years. They used to be disease-ridden, prone to give indigestion, etc. Now, however, there are TONS of varieties to experiment with and the problems have been taken care of. **They like warm weather but not intense, dry heat. They…
How to Grow Carrots **Carrots are a popular vegetable in most households. Not only are they loved by most people, they are loaded with nutrients and vitamins, including high levels of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, and others. **Not only are carrots a popular food to EAT, they are also a popular food to GROW. **Carrots…
How to Grow and Use Yarrow Let’s talk about how to grow and use yarrow. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a tough, hardy perennial as well as a potent medicinal herb. Some people consider this an invasive, roadside weed. However, I have always loved Yarrow, even before I knew its’ medicinal value, and I have always…
Name: *Peppermint (Mentha spicata piperita) Description: *Perennial *zones 5-9 are best *strew the leaves in cupboards and beds to deter ants and fleas Parts Used: *Leaves, both fresh and dried Position: *Moist, rich soil *Partial to full sun Propagation: *Easily propagate mint from cuttings or by dividing clumps. *It is best not to propagate by…
Name: *Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Description: *evergreen perennial *best in zones 8-11 *many varieties that vary from bushes to hedges, etc. Parts Used: *Leaves, both fresh and dried *Flowering tops, both fresh and dried Position: *full sunlight *excellent drainage, though tolerant of any type of soil *In colder areas, grow plants in pots outdoors and take…