Garden inspiration and helpful tips from a Master Gardener for growing your own garden.
The taste of homegrown tomatoes is the reason many people begin a garden. In the United States, it is said that more gardeners grow tomatoes than any other vegetable. Entire books have been written about growing tomatoes, but these 10 tips will fast-track you to tomato-growing success. Wondering about how to grow tomatoes in Arizona […]
With this spring garden checklist and 5 tips for spring planting, you are ready to give your garden the tune-up it needs to flourish. What you do at the beginning of the season will help ensure a happy, healthy, and productive garden all year long. Spring Garden Checklist – 5 Tips for Spring Planting Disclaimer: […]
Ever tried a fully-ripened, garden-grown pepper? If you think you don’t like peppers, tasting one just might change your mind. Peppers come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, and range from sweet to fiery hot. Learn how to grow peppers, and plant a few varieties to spice up your garden. 7 Tips for How to […]
Growing radishes is the closest you can come to “instant gratification” in gardening. Radishes sprout easily, grow quickly, and are a perfect first seed to grow for new or young gardeners. Although they are easy to grow, there are a few things to keep in mind in order to grow radishes well. These 10 tips […]
Peas: Planting, Growing and Harvesting Peas Fresh peas straight from the garden are sweeter than anything you can buy at the store. Peas are easy to grow in your garden, and because they normally grow vertically, provide a high yield in a small growing area. Read more about peas – planting, growing and harvesting peas. […]
At first glance, an artichoke is an intimidating vegetable to grow and eat, but once you peel away the bracts and reveal the heart of the artichoke, it is delicious to eat and simple to grow. The artichoke that we love to eat, is actually the edible flower bud of a native Mediterranean thistle-like plant. […]