When it comes to vegetables, nothing compares to the fresh taste of plucking them from the garden to munch raw or cook them right away. Farmer's Markets can come close, but they're usually only held once a week, and not all cities have them. |
The dreary winter months are the perfect time to start planning for your vegetable garden. With the arrival of all the plant catalogues and the promise of the colors of the seasons to come: there is no better motivation. |
There are many easy to grow vegetables for the first time vegetable gardener. The most famous of all easy veggies to grow is the tomato. This plant can be grown in loose soil in the ground, or it can be grown in a container. By Conny Manero |
Vegetable container gardening is perfect for the apartment dweller who loves squash or a condo owner who has always wanted to grow tomatoes. By Tammy Biondi |
 | Starting a vegetable garden is a way to save on food costs while providing your family with food that not only tastes better, but is much more nutritious than food that is shipped long distances. By Kim Willis |
Most gardeners consider gardening a hobby: it's a way to enhance their home and their lives by producing their own vegetables, fruits, flowers and landscaping plants. Few of them realize that their gardening skills and the fruits (or vegetables) of their labor can bloom into a source of income. By Tammy Biondi |
Seed swaps have always been a good way to bring together a community and share your garden bounty with others. Successful and timely seed swaps will ensure that your garden always has fresh new varieties without having to invest in purchasing new plants. By Tina Samuels |
Some plants actually prefer vertical trellis gardening, and it solves the problem of the vegetable rotting due to lying dormant on the wet soil. In the case of vine plants like cucumbers and squash that can virtually overrun a garden, the space saving can be astounding. By Jenna Remilard |
 | Harvesting vegetables to attain the maximum output isn't always the way to get the most out of your harvest. By Tammy Biondi |
 | A fall vegetable garden is a chance to renovate your garden, or even to start a garden if you didn't have one during spring or summer. By Tammy Biondi |
