Copyright (c) 2013 VegetableGardener.com en-us Vegetable Gardener - Grow category featured posts http://www.vegetablegardener.com/grow Sat, 25 May 2013 18:15:42 -0500 Vegetable Gardener - Grow category featured posts http://www.vegetablegardener.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.vegetablegardener.com/grow Sat, 25 May 2013 14:23:37 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13721/how-to-transplant http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13721/how-to-transplant Posted by cookinwithherbs
It is the time of year when gardeners are busy transplanting seedlings which they have grown, or plants that have been purchased from a nursery or garden center. Follow these simple ABCs of transplanting for success. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13721/how-to-transplant Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13696/how-to-grow-micro-greens http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13696/how-to-grow-micro-greens Posted by WesternGardener
Micro Greens are one of the easiest short-season crops I’ve ever grown. Plant these little gems in early spring, late summer, or early fall for home-grown greens that are ready to harvest in about 25 days. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13696/how-to-grow-micro-greens Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13687/grafted-tomato-trials-set-to-begin http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13687/grafted-tomato-trials-set-to-begin Posted by WesternGardener
This year’s gardening trials for Harris Seeds includes a side-by-side comparison of three varieties of grafted heirloom tomatoes versus non-grafted varieties. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13687/grafted-tomato-trials-set-to-begin Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13685/book-review-straw-bale-gardens http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13685/book-review-straw-bale-gardens Posted by yourownvictorygarden
Joel Karsten's book on this breakthrough method of gardening is well written, informative, and beautifully illustrated. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13685/book-review-straw-bale-gardens Sat, 11 May 2013 17:42:01 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13631/edible-flowers-for-mothers-day http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13631/edible-flowers-for-mothers-day Posted by cookinwithherbs
Tomorrow we celebrate our mothers. Besides expressing our gratitude and giving them flowers, why not feed them some of the delightful, colorful and tasty blossoms that are in bloom in our gardens right now? ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13631/edible-flowers-for-mothers-day Wed, 08 May 2013 15:40:53 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13652/grow-more-food-in-small-spaces http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13652/grow-more-food-in-small-spaces Posted by WesternGardener
Why is it the best ideas for solving gardening problems come from creative gardeners? That’s because gardeners, like Margaret Park, are always searching for ways to overcome obstacles, including how to garden in the smallest of spaces. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13652/grow-more-food-in-small-spaces Mon, 06 May 2013 14:39:04 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13632/spring-pleasures http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13632/spring-pleasures Posted by cookinwithherbs
Spring has sprung and there are many chores for the gardener. However, I find that there are as many delights, if not more, that outweigh the work. See some of the plants sprouting in my garden, and what I am transplanting. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13632/spring-pleasures Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:45:26 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13619/plant-pink-heirloom-tomatoes http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13619/plant-pink-heirloom-tomatoes Posted by ChrisMcLaughlin
One of my favorite things about heirloom and open-pollinated vegetables is discovering the amazing array of color variation. And heirloom tomatoes have beautiful hues in spades. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13619/plant-pink-heirloom-tomatoes Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:06:50 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13615/5-tips-for-transplanting-vegetable-seedlings http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13615/5-tips-for-transplanting-vegetable-seedlings Posted by ChrisMcLaughlin
Successfully transplant your seedlings into the garden bed with five simple steps. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13615/5-tips-for-transplanting-vegetable-seedlings Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13606/a-gardeners-guide-to-pesticide-free-produce http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13606/a-gardeners-guide-to-pesticide-free-produce Posted by WesternGardener
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its new list of the top 12 commercially-grown fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues. That’s the bad news. The good news is you can grow many of the “Dirty Dozen” organically on your own. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13606/a-gardeners-guide-to-pesticide-free-produce Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:00:12 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13610/dwarf-citrus-trees-for-the-small-garden http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13610/dwarf-citrus-trees-for-the-small-garden Posted by ChrisMcLaughlin
If you haven't done any citrus gardening yet (but would like to), consider foregoing the giant standards and planting their dwarf cousins instead. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13610/dwarf-citrus-trees-for-the-small-garden Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13599/growing-lacinato-dinosaur-kale http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13599/growing-lacinato-dinosaur-kale Posted by yourownvictorygarden
My first attempt at growing this beautiful and unusual kale and been a sweet success. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13599/growing-lacinato-dinosaur-kale Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:57:34 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13591/how-to-garden-down-under http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13591/how-to-garden-down-under Posted by WesternGardener
Gardening is a favorite pastime for people around the globe and every country has its own gardening challenges. Gardeners in Sydney, Australia, have successfully learned how to adapt to the rough conditions Down Under. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13591/how-to-garden-down-under Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:34:34 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13576/recipes-for-a-healthy-lunch-from-the-medicinal-herb-seminar http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13576/recipes-for-a-healthy-lunch-from-the-medicinal-herb-seminar Posted by cookinwithherbs
Last weekend, I participated in the Medicinal Herb Seminar at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas, where I provided the recipes for lunch. There were so many requests for the recipes, the soup which I have previously posted here--that I decided to share the recipes from here as well as add a few. Enjoy! ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13576/recipes-for-a-healthy-lunch-from-the-medicinal-herb-seminar Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13569/how-to-protect-your-garden-naturally http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13569/how-to-protect-your-garden-naturally Posted by WesternGardener
If you’re tired of fighting pests in your garden, you need to arm yourself with Ed Rosenthal’s new book. "Protect Your Garden" is a troubleshooting guide for growing a healthy garden for you and your pets. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13569/how-to-protect-your-garden-naturally Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13553/diy-raised-bed-removable-pest-gate http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13553/diy-raised-bed-removable-pest-gate Posted by yourownvictorygarden
This do-it-yourself pest gate is removable and can help keep out unwanted guests. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13553/diy-raised-bed-removable-pest-gate Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:41:38 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13540/grow-the-seed-that-keeps-on-giving http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13540/grow-the-seed-that-keeps-on-giving Posted by WesternGardener
Have you ever participated in a “One Book, One City” reading program in your town? If so, then you’re familiar with the revamped seed-saving membership program at the Hudson Valley Seed Library. Now gardeners across the country will grow and save the same variety each year with the "One Seed, Many Gardens" program. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13540/grow-the-seed-that-keeps-on-giving Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:38:53 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13469/kids-and-herbs http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13469/kids-and-herbs Posted by cookinwithherbs
Last week, we traveled to Jonesboro, Arkansas to the Health and Wellness Elementary School to cook with the kids there. Read all about the fun we had smelling and tasting herbs! ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13469/kids-and-herbs Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13491/a-pepper-for-every-garden http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13491/a-pepper-for-every-garden Posted by WesternGardener
What would a garden be without peppers? Whether you like them flame-throwing hot or sweet and mild, there’s a pepper for every gardener’s taste. Here are seven of my favorite varieties to try in your garden this season. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13491/a-pepper-for-every-garden Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:57:45 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13470/how-to-make-root-cuttings http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13470/how-to-make-root-cuttings Posted by cookinwithherbs
This is the perfect time of year to take new pliable tip cuttings from your perennial herbs to make root cuttings. This is a great way to share herbs with your gardening friends--encourage pass-along plants! ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13470/how-to-make-root-cuttings