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Structured Salads are Super for Supper

Jodi Torpey, contributor | June 10th, 20101 comment

Structured salads are an easy way to use garden-fresh veggies and herbs. Besides being fun to make, these salads help stretch your creativity and grocery budget at the same time.

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Chefs From Across the Nation Gather at the White House Kitchen Garden

susan belsinger, contributor | June 9th, 20102 comments

On Friday, June 4, 2010, over 500 chefs from 38 states gathered at the White House by invitation of the first lady, Michelle Obama in support of her Chefs on the Move initiative.

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Make Room for 'Moon and Stars' and 'Golden Midget' Watermelon

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | June 4th, 2010

These are the two heirloom watermelons in my garden this year.

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How Do You Choose Which Tomato Varieties to Grow?

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | May 31st, 20101 comment

So many heirloom tomatoes; so little space.

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Grow a Cold Soup Garden

Jodi Torpey, contributor | May 27th, 2010

A chilly bowl of cold soup is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. Just about any sturdy vegetable can be turned into a refreshing meal on a sizzling hot day.

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Releasing Ladybugs into the Garden

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | May 25th, 2010

The idea is too keep them in the fridge for a short amount of time, not banish them to Siberia.

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A Visit to the Green Farmacy Garden

susan belsinger, contributor | May 22nd, 2010

Dr. Jim Duke's Green Farmacy Garden is an outdoor learning classroom filled with herbs, flowers, vegetables--all of which help to keep us healthy.

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DIY Food Scrap Digester/Composter

Greg Holdsworth, contributor | May 21st, 201011 comments

Here's an easy to make pest-proof food scrap digester/composter.

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Organic Fertilizer Sources for the Garden

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | May 19th, 20105 comments

Here's a list of some organic fertilizers that you may want to have on hand.

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What Does NPK Mean?

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | May 15th, 2010

Here's the short answer.

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Controlling Weeds Organically

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | May 14th, 20101 comment

While I've heard it's an effective method, I've also heard that it won't kill the weed's roots. For me, that's a deal breaker. The reason why I haven't given this mixture a shot is that I don't see the point if I can't be sure that I've snuffed them out entirely. But then I'm lazy like that.

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The 30-Mile Gardening Rule

Jodi Torpey, contributor | May 7th, 2010

Landscape designer, horticulturist and author Maureen Gilmer encourages gardeners to embrace their inner tightwad in her new book, “The Small Budget Gardener: All the Dirt on Saving Money in Your Garden.” Gardeners should pretend they live 30 miles from town so they’ll carefully think about their gardening needs before buying.

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Plant a Row for the Hungry by Growing Extra Vegetables

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | May 5th, 20101 comment

I rarely put on my serious voice here at Vegetable Gardener, but this is really, super-duper important.

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Sweet Bay (Laurus Nobilis): The Herb of Frankenstein

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | May 1st, 20109 comments

Truth be told, I would still describe its attitude as mild-mannered, but in a baby Godzilla sort of way.

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Want to Trade Veggies?

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | April 28th, 20102 comments

Some gardeners grow 50 varieties of tomatoes, and some grow top notch green beans. Hey, we all have our gifts.

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When is a Pear a Vegetable?

Jodi Torpey, contributor | April 26th, 2010

The sharp spines of the Opuntia can be intimidating, but once they’re removed, the “nopales” turns into a nutritious vegetable that defies its prickly appearance.

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QUESTION: Least-Toxic Whitefly Solution

CroMagnon, member | April 22nd, 20102 comments

I have a lot of white fly on my kale and broccoli plants. Does anyone have a non-chemical solution to this problem?

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Grow Heirloom Peas This Spring

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | April 22nd, 2010

Peas are one crop that no spring garden should be without. They're one of the oldest cultivated vegetables as there's been evidence of peas found throughout Egypt, Europe, Asia and amazingly, among the ruins of Troy.

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QUESTION: Soil Temperature

FawmGurl, member | April 20th, 20101 comment

I am always quite uncertain when I am planting certain vegetables in the spring with regard to those who are quite cold sensitive. Is there a general rule of thumb regarding how to know when...

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QUESTION: Fishy Fertilizers - Is Mercury a Concern?

fmarabate, member | April 20th, 20102 comments

After reading about fish-based fertilizers in Volume 3 of Grow magazine, I began to wonder if mercury contamination was a concern. I know that when eating fish, mercury can be an issue. Is this also...

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