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...
Vegetable Gardening Tips
Disease Control Tips for Your Vegetable Garden
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
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
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
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...