Copyright (c) 2012 VegetableGardener.com en-us Vegetable Gardener - All featured posts http://www.vegetablegardener.com/ Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:12 -0500 Vegetable Gardener - All featured posts http://www.vegetablegardener.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.vegetablegardener.com/ Sat, 12 May 2012 09:58:10 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12229/california-fruit-vegetable-gardening-book-review http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12229/california-fruit-vegetable-gardening-book-review Posted by WesternGardener
If you want to grow a beautiful and bountiful edible garden in California, Claire Splan’s new book is your guide to success. California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the challenges gardeners face in the Golden State. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12229/california-fruit-vegetable-gardening-book-review Fri, 04 May 2012 13:17:58 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12215/how-to-keep-cilantro-fresh http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12215/how-to-keep-cilantro-fresh Posted by WesternGardener
I hated wasting cilantro that had turned mushy, so I experimented with three different ways to keep this herb garden fresh for weeks. Here’s what I found works best. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12215/how-to-keep-cilantro-fresh Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12220/question-differentiating-cherry-tomato-varieties-by-leaves http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12220/question-differentiating-cherry-tomato-varieties-by-leaves Posted by leakitty
I pulled a lot of volunteer tomatoes from my yard from last year's harvest and want to replant only the large cherry tomato plants.  Is there any way to determine which ones they are based on... ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12220/question-differentiating-cherry-tomato-varieties-by-leaves Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:37:28 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12163/front-yard-vegetable-gardening http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12163/front-yard-vegetable-gardening Posted by WesternGardener
If you’re tired of spending time and energy growing a green, but inedible front yard, there’s a delicious alternative waiting for you. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12163/front-yard-vegetable-gardening Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:46:17 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12159/prolific-pole-beans http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12159/prolific-pole-beans Posted by ChrisMcLaughlin
Pole bean varieties are tender, flavorful, prolific, and easy to grow. They're the perfect vegetable crop for the home garden. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12159/prolific-pole-beans Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:48:57 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12132/new-zucchini-and-romaine-recommendations http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12132/new-zucchini-and-romaine-recommendations Posted by WesternGardener
Are you looking for ways to make gardening a little easier this year? Here are two vegetable varieties that can help. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12132/new-zucchini-and-romaine-recommendations Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12113/building-a-raised-bed-part-i http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12113/building-a-raised-bed-part-i Posted by yourownvictorygarden
This video goes over the advantages raised beds offer, as well as what you will need to build one. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12113/building-a-raised-bed-part-i Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12120/building-a-raised-bed-part-ii http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12120/building-a-raised-bed-part-ii Posted by yourownvictorygarden
In this second video, the raised bed is put together from the pieces we prepared in the first video. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12120/building-a-raised-bed-part-ii Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12055/harvesting-edible-weeds-from-the-backyard http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12055/harvesting-edible-weeds-from-the-backyard Posted by cookinwithherbs
With the advent of spring weather comes a huge variety of wild edibles in our gardens and yards, and these can be harvested and brought into the kitchen. Learn how to harvest three of my spring favorites: stinging nettle, dandelion, and chickweed. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12055/harvesting-edible-weeds-from-the-backyard Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:37:25 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12102/video-recipe-green-goodness-soup http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12102/video-recipe-green-goodness-soup Posted by cookinwithherbs
Try using your wild backyard weeds to make a delicious and healthy seasonal soup. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12102/video-recipe-green-goodness-soup Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:30:17 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12087/video-how-to-harvest-chickweed http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12087/video-how-to-harvest-chickweed Posted by cookinwithherbs
There are many delicious wild edibles in our gardens and backyards awaiting harvest. If you are not certain of the plants' identification, use your guidebooks to identify them. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12087/video-how-to-harvest-chickweed Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:18:27 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12085/video-how-to-harvest-dandelion http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12085/video-how-to-harvest-dandelion Posted by cookinwithherbs
There are many delicious wild edibles in our gardens and backyards awaiting harvest. If you are not certain of the plants' identification, use your guidebooks to identify them. Here are a few seasonal favorites. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12085/video-how-to-harvest-dandelion Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:02:16 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12069/video-how-to-harvest-stinging-nettles http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12069/video-how-to-harvest-stinging-nettles Posted by cookinwithherbs
Stinging nettle is a great spring tonic, but the leaves and stem are prickly and will sting bare skin. See how to harvest it in this video. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12069/video-how-to-harvest-stinging-nettles Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12096/prepping-edible-weeds-for-cooking http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12096/prepping-edible-weeds-for-cooking Posted by cookinwithherbs
Once you have harvested some of your edible weeds, bring them into the kitchen and clean them in order to create a tasty green soup. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12096/prepping-edible-weeds-for-cooking Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:07:27 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12031/organic-gardeners-companion-book-review http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12031/organic-gardeners-companion-book-review Posted by WesternGardener
It is possible to grow an organic vegetable garden in the West. All you need is soil, sun, seeds and Jane Shellenberger’s new book. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12031/organic-gardeners-companion-book-review Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:11:36 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12032/unique-collaboration-grows-in-denver http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12032/unique-collaboration-grows-in-denver Posted by WesternGardener
Vegetable gardens are sprouting all over the Denver metro area, thanks to a unique collaboration to grow food in city parks. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12032/unique-collaboration-grows-in-denver Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:17:04 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12033/cayennetta-is-new-pepper-for-2012 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12033/cayennetta-is-new-pepper-for-2012 Posted by WesternGardener
All-America Selections has named the ‘Cayennetta’ pepper a Vegetable Award Winner for 2012. Here’s what you need to know to grow this mildly spicy pepper. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12033/cayennetta-is-new-pepper-for-2012 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12016/herbs-for-tea http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12016/herbs-for-tea Posted by cookinwithherbs
I recently gave a program on herbs to grow for tea. Now would be the time to design a tea party garden or plant tea herbs in containers. See the list below for my favorites. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12016/herbs-for-tea Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:51:16 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12017/take-the-time-to-attend-local-garden-events http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12017/take-the-time-to-attend-local-garden-events Posted by cookinwithherbs
Here I am reporting from the road... If you have a garden show, plant sale or seed swap happening in your area, these are worthwhile events to attend; you can gather ideas, learn new things, network with other like-minded individuals, obtain plants and seeds, not to mention get inspired! ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12017/take-the-time-to-attend-local-garden-events Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12008/growums-garden-starter-kits-for-kids http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12008/growums-garden-starter-kits-for-kids Posted by yourownvictorygarden
Growums gardening kits make it simple for children to start a fun and easy- to-grow vegetable or herb garden. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12008/growums-garden-starter-kits-for-kids