Learning to grow their own food teaches children an invaluable, healthy life skill and good habit. Children become patient as they watch seeds sprout
How to Make a Vegetable Garden
Vegetable gardens can change your eating habits dramatically and even beginner gardeners can start one with relative ease. All it takes to get started
Where to Plant Marigolds in Vegetable Garden
Marigolds can be started from seeds or transplanted. When selecting your planting site, ensure it receives full sun without any weeds growing near it.
How to Build a Vegetable Garden
An efficient garden of healthy veggies requires careful planning. Start by finding a sunny spot; most veggies need 6-8 hours of daily sun light in
How Often Should I Water My Vegetable Garden?
Watering is essential to successful vegetable gardening. Determining when and how often to water can be tricky, however.Frequent light irrigation
When to Plant Garden Vegetables
Many vegetables thrive best when planted from transplants in an indoor greenhouse and then placed outside in the garden. Beans, squash, cucumbers,
How to Protect Your Vegetable Garden From Animals
Fencing can be the solution to rabbit and groundhog populations. Chicken wire or hardware cloth will deter deer. Certain plants such as abelia,
How to Mix Soil For Vegetable Gardening
No matter if you're growing old favorites or new experiments, good soil is key to growing success. A great garden soil contains nutrients-rich organic
How Often to Water a Vegetable Garden
Maintaining adequate watering levels for vegetables is essential to their healthy development. Frequent light watering promotes shallow root