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!

Amidst the brown soil, a harmonious blend of green and purple lettuce varieties grows side by side, their leaves unfurling gracefully. They have begun to bolt, with slender stems stretching upward in pursuit of the sun's warmth.

Vegetables

Why is My Lettuce Bolting?

Bolting causes lettuce to turn bitter and tough. If you’re tired of your lettuce going to seed prematurely, you’ll be glad to know there are many ways to prevent it. In this article, former organic vegetable farmer Logan Hailey provides a wealth of secrets for preventing bolting.

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Vegetables

How To Plant, Grow, and Care For Carrots in Your Garden

Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables in gardens around the world. But to get the perfect harvest, you need the perfect formula of soil conditions, climate, watering schedule, and more. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Taylor Sievers examines how to plant, grow, and care for carrots in your garden.

A bountiful tomato garden overflows with plump, vibrant fruits, some tinged with vivid red while others hold onto their youthful green. A plastic watering can hovers above the tomato vines, releasing a gentle, life-giving cascade of water droplets.

Vegetables

7 Signs You’re Overwatering Your Tomatoes

Even thirsty tomato plants are at risk of overwatering, leading to problematic signs like yellowing and fungal disease. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses seven signs you may be overwatering your tomatoes and what to do about it.

The husks on small, under-developed ear of corn is under-are pulled back, displaying a brown, misshapen end of the cob.

Vegetables

11 Corn-Growing Problems You Might Face

Who doesn’t love fresh corn straight from the field? Well, you’re not the only one. Corn is a global staple on the dinner table this time of the year, but it’s also a favorite among many pests and critters. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she explores common corn-growing problems and troubleshoots ways to avoid them.

A close-up of a yellow squash sitting on the ground in a garden. The squash is about 10 inches long and has smooth, vibrant yellow skin. The squash is sitting on a bed of dark brown soil and a few green leaves and stalks are visible in the background.

Vegetables

Are Volunteer Squash Safe to Eat?

It’s the time of year when you notice volunteer squash popping up in your garden or your compost pile. Before you cut it up and throw it on a kabob skewer, let’s discuss whether they are safe to eat. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she investigates.