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Vegetable Gardens Feature Writer: Chris McLaughlin

Welcome to Vegetable Gardens at Suite 101! Our garden writers have terrific ideas on planning and planting vegetable, herb, kitchen, raised bed, and container gardens. We'll also share some compelling reasons to become involved with community gardens.

Here at Vegetable Gardens, we want convince you to try your hand at growing fruit trees and share techniques on handling garden pests and diseases. We also have vegetable profiles on tried and true plants, as well as delicious heirloom vegetables that are becoming more popular than ever in the home garden.

Feel to contact me anytime with questions or comments or come visit my vegetable gardening blog here at Suite 101.

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Feature Writer Articles in Vegetable Gardens

 		Trench Composting in the Vegetable Garden
Add nutritional compost to your vegetable garden using this simple method that doesn't require building, piling, measuring, or maintenance.
How Worms Improve Soil in the Vegetable Garden
Earthworms and redworms amend garden soil by offering nutritional value and good tilth. Both of these ingredients produce healthy and delicious vegetables.
Herb Plants for Shady Garden Areas
Herb gardening isn't limited to gardens and yards with full sun. There are many herbs that thrive in the shade.
Grow Extra Vegetables for Local Food Banks
Sharing vegetable produce with the community through a local food bank is an eye-opening experience for the whole family.
Easy to Grow Vegetables for Your First Garden
There's no magic to growing produce. But there are many easy-to-grow vegetables that make a first home garden almost effortless.
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Contributing Articles in Vegetable Gardens

 		Growing Lettuce Indoors With Hydroponics
Growing salad greens, especially lettuce, is a good introduction to hydroponic growing methods. Commonly grown hydroponic lettuce varieties are bibb and buttercrunch.
Starting a Garden – How Big, How Deep?
Two questions come to mind when starting a garden; how deep does it need to be cultivated, and how big should the garden plot be?
Why Grow Citrus Trees?
Every back yard should have a citrus tree or two growing somewhere. They are easy to grow in most districts and provide a plentiful supply of fresh fruit in season.
Growing a Meyer Lemon Tree in a Pot
A cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, the Meyer lemon fruit is sweeter and less acidic than a typical lemon. The Meyer lemon tree can be grown in a container.
Growing Bananas in the Home Garden
Learn tips for getting the most out of banana plants in the backyard or landscape, including fruit management, propagation, and general care of banana plants.
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