How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon For a Sweet Summer Treat
How can you tell if a watermelon is ripe? Here is everything you need to know to pick the perfect watermelon in the store or from the garden.
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What Is Sustainability?
Many aspects of veganism are sustainable. But we can all do more to support our planet and future. Find out what sustainability is and what more you can do to live it.
Clean Green Concepts: What Is Permaculture?
Permaculture is more than a way to garden, it’s a lifestyle, much like veganism. Find out what permaculture is and how you can use its principles to turn your yard into an ecosystem oasis.
9 Tips for Growing Cherry Tomatoes in Pots
Growing cherry tomatoes in pots is not only possible, but one of the best ways to grow this veggie. Here are 9 tips to maximize your yield while minimizing your effort.
A Beginner’s Guide to Microgreens
Microgreens have exploded in popularity and are a great source of nutrients and phytochemicals. They’re also easy to grow at home! Learn how with our simple beginner’s guide to microgreens.
How to Grow Peppers In Pots: 9 Tips for Success
Wondering how to grow peppers in pots? Follow these nine tips and you’ll have sweet–or fiery–peppers growing in your container garden in no time.
The 10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Pots
With planning, good plant selection, and a little dedication, anyone can successfully grow vegetables in pots, even with limited space.
How to Grow Productive Zucchini in Pots
If you want to feel like a successful gardener, zucchini is the way to go. Let us show you how to grow zucchini in pots and share our nine tips for a bountiful harvest.
How to Grow Your Own Edible Mushrooms Indoors
Growing mushrooms is nothing like growing vegetables, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow them at home. This article will show you how to grow edible mushrooms indoors in 6 easy steps.
Plant Your Herbs Now! How to Plant an Herb Garden Anywhere
Growing your own fresh herbs at home is easy and rewarding. Here, we’ll tell you how to do it successfully indoors and out, no matter your budget or experience level.
How to Grow Strawberries In Pots In 8 Easy Steps
Strawberries aren’t the easiest crops to grow in containers, but it can be done so long as you do a few key things. In this article, we’ll show you how to grow strawberries in pots to assure a plentiful harvest.
6 Best Seed Catalogs for Organic, Heirloom, Non-GMO Vegetables
Already planning for next year’s garden? Make sure you order your seeds from the best seed catalogs for organic, heirloom, non-GMO vegetables so you can support a healthier planet while growing a more diverse garden.
What to Plant in a Fall Vegetable Garden
A late-season veggie garden is a great way to keep your harvest going well into the colder months. Not sure what to plant in your fall vegetable garden? We’ve got 22 great options that will keep you well supplied in homegrown produce straight into winter.
What to Do with Giant Zucchini
We’ve all been surprised by that oversized zucchini hiding in the garden. Before you toss yours into the compost heap, let us tell you about all the ways you can use giant zucchini in the kitchen.
How to Grow Beans In Pots – 7 Tips for a Bountiful Harvest
Beans, whether bush or pole, don’t require a lot of soil and tend to grow very well in confined spaces. Learn how to grow beans in pots with these seven tips.
8 Tips for Successfully Growing Cucumbers (In Pots)
Cucumbers can be a little tricky to grow. But with our 8 tips for growing cucumbers in pots, you are sure to get a bountiful harvest even if you don’t have a garden.
How to Grow Plentiful Potatoes in Pots: 10 Tips for Success
Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow in containers–if you know how to do it. We’ll show you how to grow potatoes in pots using these 10 simple tips.
How to Grow Radishes In Pots—The Perfect Root Veggie for Containers
Fast-growing radishes are a great vegetable to add to your container garden. Learn how to grow radishes in pots and how to choose the best variety for you.
8 Tips for Growing Lettuce Plants In Pots
Eating your greens doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. Let us show you how to grow lettuce and greens in pots on your own patio using these 8 simple tricks.
How to Grow Fresh Herbs Indoors in 5 Easy Steps
Grow fresh herbs right in your own kitchen with this easy how-to-grow guide. Plus, we’ll show you our favorite set-ups for less than ideal growing spaces.
How to Harvest and Dry Homegrown Basil
Learn how to harvest this easy to grow herb and how to dry basil using air drying or a dehydrator so you can continue to enjoy your harvest throughout the year.
The Best Vegetables to Plant in Fall to Extend Your Harvest
If you aren’t extending your growing season by sowing fall veggies, you are missing out. Here are 16 of the best vegetables to plant in fall for a late-season harvest.
6 Tips for Growing Fragrant Lavender in Pots
Lavender is the perfect plant to dress up your entry or deck. Here are six tips for successfully growing lavender in pots.
10 Best Air Purifying Plants for Your Bedroom and Home
Houseplants are an earth-friendly, cost-effective, and beautiful way to clean the air in your house. Here our are ten of the best air-purifying plants for home and health.
How to Grow Basil in Pots Year-Round
Basil is a staple in the kitchen and a great way to add flavor to many dishes. Here are six tips for growing basil in pots so this tasty herb is always within arm’s reach.
How to Successfully Grow Eggplant in Containers
Mini eggplants are beauty queens of the vegetable world, providing wonderful ornamental plants for patio containers and producing veggies with very little work.
Vegetables You Can Easily Regrow from Scraps or Cuttings
Are you literally throwing money away when you toss out your veggie scraps? Learn which vegetables you can regrow from scraps and cuttings and save yourself some green.
How to Grow Carrots Anywhere: 8 Tips for a Generous Harvest
Carrots are a highly nutritious, useful vegetable to grow at home. In this article, we’ll show you how to grow carrots successfully, whether in the ground or in containers, with 8 simple steps.
How to Grow Sweet and Plentiful Sugar Snap Peas
Whether you plant them straight in the ground or in a pot on your patio, growing sugar snap peas is a great way to provide your family with a healthy snack and your garden with some much-needed nitrogen.