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!

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Vegetables

11 Vegetable Seeds You Can Direct Sow in May

May brings sweeping warmth across much of the Northern Hemisphere, which means prime time for direct sowing heat-loving vegetables. The streamline method suits a variety of warm-season crops and couldn’t be easier. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights vegetables to direct sow in May based on their growing preference and your growing zone.

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Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Green Beans

Chefs rejoice at the sight of fresh, homegrown green beans. They’re more nutritious and delicious than their grocery store counterparts. Fill a bed with bean plants and you’ll have beans for the rest of the year! Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to cultivate these easy-growing crops.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Danvers’ Carrots

Are you looking for an easy-to-grow carrot that’s both full of flavor and good for beginners? ‘Danvers’ carrots may be what you’re looking for this spring. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for this wonderful variety.

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11 Vegetables That Look Great in Hanging Baskets

Growing vegetables in hanging baskets not only expands the bounty, but it also adds vertical interest, ornamenting the view with the surprise of multitasking selections. Join gardener Katherine Rowe in exploring top-performing crops for hanging baskets to broaden the harvest and the display.

Various pots and containers overflow with vibrant vegetable combinations—containers filled with tomatoes, lettuce, mint, parsley, and other herbs and greens growing in rich soil.

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9 Vegetable Combinations That Grow Well Together in Containers

With companion plants and compatible pairings, the vegetable harvest goes all season. Containers are no exception, given the right sizing and plant selection. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top vegetable combinations to grow in pots for versatile additions to the garden and culinary endeavors.

Solanum lycopersicum with small red fruits growing in bunches on leafy green vines.

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11 Dwarf Tomato Varieties You Can Grow Anywhere

Tomatoes embody the signature flavor of summer and are versatile in the kitchen. With dwarf varieties, they’re versatile in the edible landscape, too. From hanging baskets and pots to raised beds and small spaces, compact selections are a fit. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines top-performing dwarf tomatoes to tuck in anywhere without compromising yield or flavor.

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11 Vegetables So Productive You Should Only Grow One Plant

Productive vegetables fill your garden with delicious, nutritious, and abundant harvests! Whether you love leafy greens, squash, or unique perennials, there are options on this list for every gardener. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in discovering the 11 most overproductive veggies.

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Vegetables

9 Spinach Alternatives That Won’t Bolt in the Heat

Spinach is a supreme leafy green; its leaves are tender, nutritious, and slightly crunchy. Though they’re excellent to eat, they’re challenging to grow under the summer heat. Consider cultivating one of these nine heat-tolerant alternatives from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

Dark green Cucumis sativus fruits hanging from climbing vines with broad, textured leaves and curling tendrils.

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9 Cucumber Growing Tips to Try This Season

Cucumbers, sliced or pickled, are favorites fresh from the summer garden and the easygoing vines and prolific producers. A few benchmarks of cucumber care promote the best yields and overall vigor. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights top tips for enjoying outstanding cucumbers right off the stem.

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Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Romanesco Broccoli

Have you seen a vegetable that demonstrates fractal geometry at its finest? Romanesco broccoli is not only cool to look at, it’s easy to grow and delicious. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for this unique Brassica.