Vegetable Garden Patch » Vegetable Gardening Tips

Vegetable Gardening for Everyone

Kim — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:42:33 +0000

Vegetable gardening has all kinds of positives. It’s fun, it’s good exercise in fresh air, and (not least) it provides a tasty and healthy food. But nothing comes free. It does require effort. read more...

Vegetable Gardening Tips: Pumpkin Growing

Kim — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:42:33 +0000

Pumpkins are great for a number of purposes. They can be used to make a great pie, and of course there’s the traditional Halloween decoration. Fortunately, growing good ones takes only a modest amount of knowledge and care. read more...

Vegetable Gardening: Preparation for Planting

Kim — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:42:33 +0000

Once you’ve decided which vegetables you want to plant and where, there is still a little bit of preparation to complete before planting. To make a good garden you must have good soil. read more...

Vegetable Gardening Tips: Lettuce Growing

Kim — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:42:33 +0000

Lettuce is a great addition to any vegetable gardening. Not only is it healthy to eat, it takes up very little space, unlike pumpkins. But for an optimal crop a few simple guidelines are helpful. read more...

Tips for Vegetable Garden Fertilization and Irrigation

Kim — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:42:33 +0000

To produce a healthy, productive garden you’ll need loamy soil. It should crumble easily in your hands, not too much clay aspect, not too much sandy quality. Clay-like soil retains too much moisture and doesn’t allow proper drainage. Sandy soil doesn’t provide adequate support and drains too well, as well as lacking needed nutrients. read more...

Indoor vs Outdoor Vegetable Gardening

Kim — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:58:33 +0000

Whether you prefer to grow your vegetables indoors or out, there are trade offs involved. Soil type and preparation, watering practice, light control, disease and pest control, and other tasks will differ between the two environments. Which is preferable can only be an individual choice, based on individual circumstances. read more...

Disease Control Tips for Your Vegetable Garden

Kim — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:42:33 +0000

Keeping your vegetables disease free is an ongoing effort. But that chore is made easier when you employ a broad-based effort that doesn’t rely solely on one method. read more...

Hydroponics – Soil-less Plant Culture

Kim — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:51:21 +0000

The name hydroponics suggests plants grown in water, and that method is used. But it really refers to any method of horticulture that doesn’t use soil, usually in a highly artificial setting. So, it’s sometimes called S/CEA or soil-less controlled environment agriculture. read more...

Vegetable Gardening Tips: Dealing With Tomato Problems

Kim — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:42:33 +0000

Tomatoes are a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden. They add zing and a variety of healthy ingredients to any meal. But growing them can be a little tricky in some areas. Here are some tips about how to maximize your crop and minimize your problems producing them. read more...

Using Rain Barrels to Survive Droughts

Kim — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:14:52 +0000

If you’re a gardener that has an unlimited supply of water, consider yourself lucky. There are many of us who live in drought zones where the garden and lawn watering rules are very constrictive to the healthy growth of gardens and plants. Many people just give up when they find out how few gallons of water they are permitted to use, but some of us have just found ways to cope with less water. There are many ways to optimize ones garden to conserve water while still keeping it lush. read more...