23 Fast Vegetables You Can Grow And Enjoy In Under 30 Days (Plus More Quick-Growing Options)
Got a hankering for homegrown veggies but short on time? Don’t sweat it — some garden goodies grow faster than you can say “fresh salad,” …
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14 Hot Pepper Plant Varieties Worth Growing This Season (And 2 That Aren’t)
Growing hot peppers at home is a real treat—there’s nothing like picking your own spicy pods to kick up your cooking. But not every pepper …
17 Surprising Benefits Of The Toothbrush Tomato Trick For Better Pollination And Fruit Set
I’ll admit, the first time I saw someone using an electric toothbrush on their tomato plants, I thought they’d lost it. But once I tried …
15 Tips For Growing Big, Juicy Grapefruits—Plus 3 Mistakes To Avoid
If your grapefruits are coming out small, dry, or just not as sweet as you’d hoped, don’t worry—it’s not your tree, it’s your technique. With …
12 Summer Squash Varieties Bursting With Flavor—And 3 That Just Aren’t Worth It
Not all summer squash are created equal—some are garden rockstars, while others are all hype and no harvest. If you’re looking for big flavor, easy …
19 Fast-Growing Vegetables You Can Still Plant Now And Harvest Before Frost Hits
Think it’s too late to plant? Think again. There’s still time to grow a garden full of fresh, delicious veggies—if you choose the right ones. …
Growing Cucumbers With A Sponge? 15 Surprising Benefits (And How To Do It Right)
I never imagined a kitchen sponge could have a place in my garden, but growing cucumbers this way changed my mind. It’s such a clever …
15 Reasons To Put Ice Cubes On Your Lettuce Seeds (And How It Actually Helps Germination)
Gardening always teaches me something new, and recently, I stumbled on a surprisingly simple trick—ice cubes on lettuce seeds. It sounded odd at first, but …
15 Summer Veggies That Thrive In Containers (And 4 That Flop)
No backyard? No problem. You can still grow a thriving summer garden right on your patio, balcony, or porch—if you choose the right veggies. These …
16 Clever Tricks To Grow A Mini Lemon Tree That Looks Just Like A Bonsai
Dreaming of a lemon tree but short on space? You can have your citrus and show it off too—bonsai style. With the right techniques, your …