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Grow a Spring Centerpiece

Jodi Torpey, contributor | March 11th, 2010

Growing a spring centerpiece from carrot tops is a fun way to recycle kitchen discards and get kids interested in the science of growing plants.

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DIY A-Frame Veggie Trellis

Greg Holdsworth, contributor | March 10th, 20102 comments

Here's an a-frame trellis design your climbing veggies will love you for.

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Garden Supplies On The Cheap: Thrift & Dollar Store Edition

Greg Holdsworth, contributor | March 9th, 20102 comments

Here's a cool list of garden goodies you can score at your local dollar or thrift store.

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QUESTION: Will double digging attract more worms?

forgetful1, member | March 6th, 20101 comment

If I double dig my garden and add vegetable scraps at the lowest level, would I be able to attract more worms into my garden?

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Find the Sunniest Spot for Your Plot

Jodi Torpey, contributor | March 5th, 20101 comment

Most gardening experts say a productive vegetable garden needs about 8-10 hours of sun each day. Here’s an easy paper-and pencil method to find the sunniest spot in your yard.

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Bring on the Bokashi!! Part One

Greg Holdsworth, contributor | February 25th, 2010

This method of intensive composting has advantages over traditional composting.

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Video: Aquaponics

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | February 19th, 20102 comments

Yes, you can grow vegetables in water. In aquaponics, the plants are fertilized by fish. Rob Torcellini's greenhouse, assembled from a kit, is home to fish and plants in an interconnected system cobbled together from pipes, pumps, and tanks. Take a video tour, and learn more about aquaponics.

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Video: How to Transplant Seedlings

JMTaylor, member | February 19th, 20102 comments

This video will show you how to transplant your young seedlings to the garden or larger containers. "Handel" with care, for best results.

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DIY Soil Sifter

Greg Holdsworth, contributor | February 15th, 20102 comments

Here's a DIY project that will help you separate your soil

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Canned Vegetable Seeds a Thrifty Idea

Jodi Torpey, contributor | February 11th, 20101 comment

One-gallon cans of jumbo-sized packets of garden seeds can be a thrifty alternative for home gardeners who plant large gardens. Each large can contains 16 different veggie favorites and gives new meaning to “canned vegetables.”

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How to Grow Cilantro and Coriander

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | February 5th, 20106 comments

Cilantro (Chinese parsley) may resemble its namesake, but it's not the wall flower that parsley is in the garden.

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Veggie Pizza is Super for any Party

Jodi Torpey, contributor | February 3rd, 2010

The party menu for the Big Game isn’t limited to burgers, brats and hot wings. A hearty veggie pizza is a super healthy alternative.

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Garden Supplies On The Cheap: Your Home Edition

Greg Holdsworth, contributor | February 2nd, 20105 comments

Here's a cool list of garden supplies you may not know you had at home.

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Start Your Compost Pile This Winter

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | January 30th, 20102 comments

Those gardeners in gentler climates will have things going a little bit faster (and no, it's not unfair because you snow people get tulips).

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Pickled Ginger is Sweet and Spicy Condiment

Jodi Torpey, contributor | January 28th, 2010

Pickled ginger is familiar to sushi and sashimi fans because it helps cleanse the palate between servings and extinguish the wasabi fire. Pickling is just one way to use this versatile root.

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QUESTION: Calling all Compost Experts

JadaE, member | January 28th, 20102 comments

Hey fellow gardeners! I am reading up on composting a lot lately, and have a couple of questions for those of you who are experts!

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Add Some Spice to Your Life

Jodi Torpey, contributor | January 21st, 20101 comment

Until you’ve experienced the pleasure of growing sweet red peppers and then grinding the dried pods into fresh paprika, you won’t know what you’ve been missing. One whiff of fresh paprika and you’ll never want to buy grocery store paprika again.

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From Zero to Gourmet in 7 Days: Sprouts!

JadaE, member | January 16th, 20101 comment

I recently purchased a Seed-Sprout growing kit, as a way to grow my own fresh healthy greens, and to give me a little gardening project during the cold winter wait...

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How to Improve Your Stock Options

Jodi Torpey, contributor | January 14th, 20103 comments

Discover the hidden value of potato peels, carrot tops and other kitchen discards. Gain big dividend every time you cook up a batch of vegetable stock.

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Cheap and Easy Winter Greens

Jodi Torpey, contributor | January 7th, 20103 comments

Growing your own garlic greens during the winter is an inexpensive way to feed two needs at once: a gardener’s need for growing and a cook’s need for something tasty.

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