Become a Better Vegetable Gardener

Video: Starting Seeds Indoors
In this video, part of the "How to Start a Vegetable Garden" video series, Fine Gardening editors Steve Aitken and Danielle Sherry present the basics: what you'll need in the way of equipment, how to prepare the planting medium, and how to plant the seeds. .   Watch the video...

Fertilizing: It's Mainly About Nitrogen
Of all the components of fertilizer, nitrogen is the nutrient that plants need most. Learn about its role in plant growth and and how to evaluate the various organic and non-organic sources.   Read more...

Raised Beds: Who Has a Cool Design?
Looking for raised-bed design ideas? Check out the photos posted by VegetableGardener.com members, and show us your own creations.   Read more...

How to Grow Sweet Cherries
Dwarfing rootstocks and self-fertile varieties give you the upper hand. With proper care and the right techniques, you can make your cherry dream come true.   Read more...

How to Grow Superb Summer Squash
Sunken watering pots and an understory of vetch keep zucchini, crookneck squash and pattypan going strong.   Read more...

Videos: Homegrown/Homemade: Tomatoes
Learn how to plant, stake, support, prune, harvest, preserve, and cook with tomatoes, everyone's favorite garden crop.   Watch the videos...

Bacillus thuringiensis: A Natural and Safe Microbial Pesticide
In addition to being a convenient way to control pests, Bt is also a good way to maintain the natural equilibrium of the ecosystem in your garden.   Read more... 

Recipes from VegetableGardener.com

Lettuce   /   Chives   /   Mint   /   Greens

Tomatoes   /   Peas   /   Corn   /   Raspberries