Vegetables

Vegetable gardening is one of the most satisfying things on the planet. Learn how to maximize your veggie garden this year and for the future!

A close-up and overhead shot of a person's hand, wearing vibrant patterned gloves, holding a pile of small bulbs, showcasing how to plant onion sets

Vegetables

How to Plant Onion Sets

Onion sets are one of the easiest ways to grow onions at home. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to choose, plant, and grow onion sets for a reliable harvest.

A close-up shot of a ripening tomato crop growing alongside red-orange colored marigold flowers, showcasing spring vegetable pairings

Vegetables

5 Foolproof Vegetable Garden Pairings That Thrive in Spring

A good pair of veggies growing together can make all the difference in your garden – even if you’re growing in rows. Plant a few spring vegetable pairings this spring, and you’ll keep planting them every year. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers five select pairings and the science behind why they work.

A close-up shot of a ripe legume pod, developing near a wooden fence in a garden area, showcasing how to grow sugar snap peas

Vegetables

Sugar Snap Peas: How to Grow Spring’s Easiest Vegetable

If you’ve never tried before, it’s your year to grow sugar snap peas. These delicious, sweet pods are perfect for eating fresh right out of the garden, and they’re a favorite snack among growers who cultivate them. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, outlines how to prep your garden for a sweet, nutritious yield of sugar snaps.

One of the bush vs. vining cucumbers, appearing to have two crops dangling on the plant sitting on the dark brown soil

Vegetables

Bush vs. Vining Cucumbers: Which Is Right for Your Garden?

If you’re asking yourself whether it makes the most sense to grow bush vs. vining cucumbers, worry not! Some basic considerations will help you make the most informed decision, and that leads to lots of delicious cukes. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers what to think about before you grow.

A close-up shot of a small composition of freshly harvested and opened, purple colored pods of the sugar magnolia snap peas

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Sugar Magnolia’ Snap Peas

If you love the sweetness of a snap pea in early spring, grow ‘Sugar Magnolia’ snap peas in your garden this year. This vigorous and visually interesting pea is a perfect addition to gardens in basically every part of North America. Experienced gardener and lover of ‘Sugar Magnolia’, Sarah Jay discusses the ins and outs of growing this pea here.

A close-up and overhead shot of a wooden crate filled with freshly harvested crops, showcasing which vegetable seeds outside february

Vegetables

Plant These Vegetable Seeds Outside in February

When it comes to planting vegetable seeds outside, February is an ideal time to do it! As long as soil temperatures are right, multiple plants benefit from early seeding, ahead of the spring season. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven of them here.

A step to prep garden winter shown by a woman covering a trimmed down shrub, appearing lovely as it is being placed under a white wrap

Vegetables

When and How to Prepare Your Garden Beds for Winter

To prepare the garden for winter, there are a few fall tasks that go a long way toward successful overwintering, improving soil health, and preserving habitat for pollinators and other garden inhabitants. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights steps we can take now to set a strong foundation for resiliency come spring.