Vegetable Gardens


Feature Writer: Chris McLaughlin
Chris McLaughlin, Brittany 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!

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Chris McLaughlin

Herb Plants for Shady Garden Areas

In: Herb Gardens

Herb gardening isn't limited to gardens and yards with full sun. There are many herbs that thrive in the shade. more...

Grow Extra Vegetables for Local Food Banks

In: Community Gardens

Sharing vegetable produce with the community through a local food bank is an eye-opening experience for the whole family. more...

Easy to Grow Vegetables for Your First Garden

In: Vegetable Gardens (general)

There's no magic to growing produce. But there are many easy-to-grow vegetables that make a first home garden almost effortless. more...

Make Basic Potting Soil for Indoor Gardening

In: Container Gardens

Using these five soil recipes, potting mediums can be easily mixed at home for both container gardens and houseplants. more...

How to Plant and Grow Garlic Bulbs

In: Herb Gardens

Most cooks would be lost without the pungent aroma and taste of garlic. Fortunately, garlic is a food staple that's easy to grow in the home garden. more...

Grow Your Own Garden Vegetables

In: Vegetable Gardens (general)

Save money and eat healthier food by supplementing store-bought groceries fresh from the garden. more...

Growing Lemon Trees in Home Orchards

In: Orchards/Fruit Gardening

Lemon trees are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow in an average-sized suburban yard or garden. more...

Attracting Beneficial Insects to the Garden

In: Garden Pests & Diseases

Beneficial insects make it possible for gardeners to manage pests organically. This can lessen or eliminate the use of potentially harmful synthetic pesticides. more...

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