Blog List Category: Vegetables

Save Money Growing Your Own Food

This question was asked in our Facebook Group: “How can I utilize my garden to save money on groceries? My garden…

Do Determinate Tomatoes & Beans Exist?

I am sure you have heard of determinate tomatoes and beans. I have known about them for years and knew they formed bushes and…

Myths About F1 Hybrid Seeds – Are They Sterile?

There seems to be a lot of confusion about F1 hybrid seeds. Here is the truth about some common myths. Related Posts You Will…

Do Squash and Pumpkins Need Sun to Ripen?

Does the fruit of squash and pumpkins need light to complete its ripening process? Should you remove leaves so that sun can…

When Should You Harvest Peppers?

Peppers come in many colors; green, yellow, orange, red and even purple, but when is the best time to pick them? Will they…

How To Fertilize Tomato Plants

Discussions about fertilizing tomatoes is mostly about selecting the right NPK and rarely discusses the amount to use. When…

How to Fill Raised Garden Beds Properly

You built some great raised garden beds and now you need to fill them but soil is heavy to move and expensive. You look…

Hybrid Vegetables Can Be Toxic

Did you know that hybrid vegetables can be toxic? If you are a strong proponent of heirlooms you are probably jumping up and…

Does Garlic Need Frost Before Planting?

When should you plant garlic? The common advice is to plant after the first hard frost. That advice may work but it is not…
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