Vegetables Archives

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15 Beautiful Vegetables with Ornamental Appeal

If you love to admire and consume beautiful food, join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses 15 beautiful vegetables that have ornamental appeal.

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Can You Grow Tomatoes in the Shade?

Do you have a shady spot in your garden where you’d like to grow tomatoes? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich to hear what she has to say about growing tomatoes in the shade.

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8 Disease-Resistant Cucumber Varieties for Home Gardeners

Are you tired of watching your cucumber plants succumb to diseases like powdery mildew and anthracnose? Then pay attention to your variety selection! Join Briana Yablonski to learn 9 disease-resistant cucumber varieties that can withstand common fungal and bacterial problems.

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When to Sow Cucumber Seeds in Your Zone

Wondering if it’s warm enough to tuck your cucumber seeds in the ground? Then join Briana Yablonski as she covers when to sow cucumbers in your growing zone.

A close-up reveals onions, their bulbs nestled in rich brown soil. The bulbs, plump and firm, promise a bountiful harvest. Their vibrant green leaves stretch outward, catching the sunlight, while neighboring onions blur softly in the background.

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Is It Better To Grow Onions from Seeds or Sets?

Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she attempts to answer the age-old question: is it better to start onions from seed or sets?

Multiple purple nodding onion flowers sway gently, a testament to nature's artistry. Their slender, resilient stems stand tall, offering a striking contrast to the delicate beauty of the blossoms they proudly bear.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Nodding Onion Plants

Nodding onion plants are cute little perennials that love U.S. gardens. Ornamental and native, they delight growers and wildlife alike with their nectar, pollen, and seeds. Learn all you need to know with this care guide from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

A close-up reveals lush, vibrant spinach plant leaves, their deep green hues hinting at their readiness for harvest. Nestled in dark, rich soil, they await eager hands to pluck them, promising freshness and nutrition.

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13 Best Bolt-Resistant Crops For Your Vegetable Garden

It’s frustrating to work so hard in the garden only to watch your crops go to seed before you can get a good harvest. Fortunately, some vegetables are more bolt-resistant than others. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey details the most bolt-resistant varieties and tricks for preventing your plants from flowering too soon.

A wooden crate overflows with fresh potatoes, promising hearty meals. In the earth nearby, more potatoes nestle, awaiting their turn to be harvested. Greenery provides a backdrop, hinting at the fertile garden's abundance.

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31 Potato Varieties To Plant This Year

It’s just about time to get your seed potatoes chitted and ready for planting. Let’s discuss 31 potato varieties you may want to try this year with organic farmer Jenna Rich.

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How Deep Should You Plant Tomatoes?

Don’t ruin your beautiful tomato seedlings by planting them at the wrong depth! Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how deep you should plant your tomatoes.

Clusters of unripe ‘Cherokee Purple’ tomatoes dangle gracefully from lush green vines, promising future bursts of flavor. In the background, a blur of foliage and soil hints at the thriving ecosystem supporting the burgeoning fruit.

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21 Heirloom Vegetables to Plant This Spring

Heirloom vegetables bring exceptional flavor and diversity to the garden. With so many rich selections, it’s easy to incorporate history and culture into what we grow and eat. Here, let’s look at a few of the best heirloom varieties to sow this spring. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring a glimpse of our food heritage through mouth-watering heirloom vegetables.

Close-up of female hands showing stunted tomato growing in a sunny garden. The plant has a wilted appearance, with limp, rotten stems and curled, wilted leaves of a pale green hue with gray rotten spots.

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9 Reasons Why Your Tomato Plant Has Stunted Growth

Have your dreams of vibrant tomato harvests become crushed by weak plants? Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she shares nine reasons why your tomato plant may be stunted.

A cluster of vibrant orange carrots partially buried in dark, rich soil. Lush green foliage sprouts from the earth, forming a crown atop the hidden bounty, promising freshness and flavor.

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13 Tricks for Amazing Carrots this Season

Carrots are a finicky crop, especially during germination. If you’re tired of pathetic root harvests, former organic farmer Logan Hailey unveils the best tricks for growing sweet, crunchy, market-worthy carrots.

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