Garden Vegetables

Looking for the best vegetables to grow in your home garden? Finding the perfect veggies for a bountiful harvest can be a challenge for even the most seasoned gardeners. It's important to have the proper balance in every garden. In this section, you'll learn everything you need to know about the best veggies to plant in your garden this season.

tomatoes and brussel sprouts

Vegetables

Can You Plant Tomatoes With Brussels Sprouts?

Thinking of planting some brussel sprouts in your garden this season, but not sure if these two plants are quite compatible together? In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Cohrs examines if it's a good idea to plant brussel sprouts next to your tomatoes this season!

eggplant companion plants

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21 Companion Plants To Grow With Eggplants

Looking for some plants to grow alongside your garden eggplants this season? There are many different options, including herbs, flowers, and other vegetables. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs looks at her favorite plants to pair with eggplants in the garden.

potato companions

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32 Companion Plants To Grow With Potatoes

Are you looking for the perfect companion plant for your potatoes this year? There are plenty of different plants you can grow with potatoes, and a few that you should avoid. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite potato companions, and the plants you should also avoid!

fall vegetables

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23 Vegetables You Should Be Planting This Fall

Are you looking for some veggies you can add to your garden this fall? Fall crops are important when it comes to maximizing the yield in your garden each season. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey examines her favorite fall crops you can plant this season!

eggplants in raised beds

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16 Tips For Growing Eggplant in Raised Garden Beds

Are you thinking of growing eggplant in raised garden beds this season? Using raised beds for eggplant can be effective, but requires a bit of finesse. In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Cohrs walks through her top tips for bountiful eggplant yields from raised beds!

when is it too late to hill potatoes

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When is it Too Late to Hill Garden Potatoes?

If you are thinking of hilling potatoes this season but are wondering if you are too late in the season, you've come to the right place! In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines at what point in the season it's too late to hill potatoes, and when it's optimal to do it!

august vegetables

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21 Herbs and Vegetables To Plant This August

Are you looking for some vegetables and herbs to plant this August? There are many different options to choose from, despite it being in the summer! In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through her favorite garden grown herbs and veggies to start planting in the heat of the summer!

will potatoes grow back each year

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Will Potatoes Grow Back Each Season or Need Replanted?

Thinking of adding some potatoes to your garden this season, but want to know if they will come back next year, or need to be replanted? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines if garden grown potatoes will need to be replanted each season, or if they will come back next year if left unchecked.

trellis tomatoes

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How to Trellis Your Tomatoes in 7 Easy Steps

Trying to trellis your tomatoes this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? Trellising tomatoes is good for many reasons, including the fact it can help free up room in your garden. In this article, gardening expert and tomato enthusiast Merideth Corhs takes you through seven simple steps for perfectly trellised tomatoes this season.

marigolds and peppers

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Can Marigolds Be Planted With Peppers in Your Garden?

Thinking of planting some marigolds with your garden grown peppers this season? Curious to know if it's a good idea or not? In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker examines if planting marigolds with peppers in your garden is a good idea, or if you should stick to other companion plants.

tomatoes and cucumbers

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Can You Plant Tomatoes With Cucumbers in Your Garden?

Thinking of growing tomatoes and cucumbers together this season but aren't quite sure if it's a good idea or not? Companion planting can have many benefits, but can also cause problems if done incorrectly. In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Cohrs examines if it's safe to plant tomatoes with your cucumbers in your garden.

cucumbers and peppers

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Can You Plant Cucumbers With Peppers in Your Garden?

Are you considering planting cucumbers with peppers in your garden this season? Maybe you are wondering if these two veggies make decent garden companions? In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Corhs examines if it's a good idea to plant peppers next to your cucumbers this growing season.

cross pollinate cucumbers

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Can You Cross Pollinate Different Types of Cucumbers?

Are you concerned about cross pollinating different types of cucumbers in your garden this season? Maybe you are just curious if this is something that can even happen? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines if cross pollinating cucumbers is something you need to be worried about.

Garden Grown Cabbage in July

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11 Garden Vegetables You Can Still Plant in July

Contrary to popular belief, you still have plenty of time to grow new vegetables in your garden if you start planting in July. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite vegetables you can plant in the month of July, as well as the hardiness zones they will perform in.

zucchini companion plants

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Zucchini Companion Plants: 27 Plants to Grow With Zucchini

Thinking of adding some companion plants to your zucchini garden, but aren't sure what to pair them with? There are plenty of plants you can grow with zucchini, even if it tends to take over a garden area. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey walks through her favorite zucchini companions for the garden.

Vegetables Growing in Warm Weather

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23 Heat Resistant Summer Vegetables For Hot Climates

Looking for a heat resistant vegetable for your hot climate garden? The good news is, there's plenty of vegetables to pick from! Gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde has 10 years experience growing crops in the heat of the Arizona high desert summers. In this article, she shares her favorite heat resistant vegetables.

carrot companion plants

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Carrot Companion Plants: 17 Plants to Grow With Carrots

Thinking of adding some companion plants with your carrots this season but aren't sure what to plant? Carrots can be successfully grown alongside a number of different plants, but some are better pairings than others. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite companion plants that you can grow with your carrots this season!