Vegetable Gardens (general)
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Mortgage Lifter Heirloom Tomato
The story behind the name of Mortgage Lifter heirloom tomato draws gardeners to this variety, but the sweet and rich taste makes it a favourite. more...
How to Pot Up Tomato Seedlings
One of the most enjoyable processes for vegetable gardeners is growing vegetables from seed. Proper maintenance of seedlings includes potting them up into larger pots. more...
Recycling in the Vegetable Garden
When gardeners reclaim materials for use the vegetable garden, they create an opportunity to talk about environmental awareness. more...
A smoky-sweet beefsteak heirloom tomato originating from Russia, Paul Robeson is a wonderful choice for Northern vegetable gardeners. more...
A lycopene-rich, beefsteak heirloom tomato, Amana Orange is an easy-to-grow favourite among vegetable gardeners. more...
Ten Tools for Vegetable Gardeners
While it may be tempting to try out all kinds of trendy and fancy gardening tools, the vegetable gardener needs only a few dependable pieces of equipment. more...
Attracting helpful insects such as bees, butterflies and ladybugs to the vegetable garden is easy to do by adding beautiful feature plants to the patch. more...
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Tami Port
Growing your own fresh delicious vegetables doesn't have to be a daunting task. Here are some tips for starting small but yielding big as a novice gardener. more...
How to Grow Perennial Asparagus
By: Judith Vines
Asparagus is a gourmet and highly nutritious perennial vegetable and is one of the best investments a gardener can make, producing a crop for decades. more...
Growing Garden Plants from Seed
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Tami Port
Many types of vegetables, herbs and flowers are very easy to grow from seed. You can save money and find a larger variety to choose from when you start your own. more...
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Tami Port
Some gardeners prefer to start vegetable and flower plants from seed. Others purchase young plants. Most growers do a little of both. Here are tips to help you decide. more...
Container or Backyard Gardening
By:
Tami Port
Growing your own fresh delicious vegetables and herbs doesn't have to be a daunting task. First decide whether to start container gardens or a small backyard plot. more...
By:
Lynn Smythe
Learn how to extend the growing season using a patio grow house. The growing season can be extended by 3-4 weeks in the spring and fall using this handy gardening tool. more...
By: S. Elliott
Seeds are nature's surprise packages. If you want to start your plants from seed this year, here are some tips that you should keep in mind. more...
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