Vegetables Archives

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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.

produce more tomatoes. Close-up of several tomato bushes with ripe bunches of tomatoes in a greenhouse. The tomato plant is a striking sight, boasting a profusion of deep green, serrated leaves that cascade from sturdy stems, forming a lush canopy of foliage. The plant produces long clusters of medium-sized, rounded fruits that are bright red in color with thin, shiny skin.

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How Do I Get My Tomato Plants to Produce More Tomatoes?

We all want summer tomato abundance, but maybe we’re not sure how to get our plants to be more productive. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for some insight on how to get higher yields from your tomato plants.

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Plant These 15 Vegetables in May

Say goodbye to spinach and kale and hello to your favorite summer crops! At last, finicky spring weather has passed, and the warmth of May blankets most of the northern hemisphere. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey details the 15 best vegetables to plant in May, based on your growing zone.

Tomato grow faster. Cherry tomatoes have slender, vining stems adorned with bright green, serrated leaves. These leaves are medium-sized and alternate along the stems. The small, round fruits, bright red, grow in clusters.

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9 Tips to Make Tomato Plants Grow Faster

Who doesn’t want more delicious, flavorful, locally grown tomatoes earlier in the season, am I right? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through some tips and tricks on how to make your tomato plants grow faster.

April crops. Close-up of cucumbers growing in a sunny garden against a blurred background of a sunny garden. The cucumber plant is characterized by sprawling vines adorned with large, lobed leaves that are deeply veined and a vibrant green color. Alongside the foliage, the plant produces bright yellow flowers with five petals. These flowers give way to elongated, cylindrical fruits with smooth, thin skins, and dark green colors. These fruits have a pimply texture.

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12 Crops to Start Planting This April

Check out what Kevin and the Epic Crew are planting this month. April is a great time to plant these 12 crops in your garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss and the rest of the Epic Family will help you decide what to plant in April and how to care for it in this growing guide.

A close-up view of a sunny windowsill bursting with life. Lush green herbs, including basil, mint, and oregano, thrive in white and brown ceramic pots. Warm morning light streams through the window, casting long shadows and highlighting the vibrant foliage.

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How to Grow an Indoor Salad Garden

Craving a salad? In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon explains how to start an indoor salad garden so you can enjoy fresh food all year long.

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15 Best Early Spring Vegetables

Chilly nights, lengthening days, and spring rains are the perfect conditions for your favorite cool-weather greens, roots, and snacks to flourish in your garden. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the best early spring vegetables to plant while your garden is waking up.

A raised wooden vegetable bed hosts a lush assortment of leafy greens including lettuce and celery, thriving in the garden's embrace. Vibrant hues of green intermingle, forming a vibrant tapestry of nutritious delights awaiting harvest under the sun's gentle caress.

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How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Zone 4

If you live in zone 4, you know the challenges that come with long, cold winters. But these long winters don’t have to stop you from gardening! Join HomesteadingRD Katie Krejci to learn how to not only start a veggie garden in zone 4 but to have it thrive and provide a bountiful harvest.