Veggies make you big and strong, so adding them to your regular diet is a must. Gardeners absolutely love them because they are so easy to grow and there is no better feeling than eating fresh vegetables from your own garden. Here, you what veggies are easy to grow, and much more!
There’s nothing better than harvesting a fresh cucumber straight from your own garden! When I first started growing cucumbers, I had a few disappointing seasons. Once I got the gist of the plant care, I figured that the variety of cucumber also plays a very important role. Some cucumber varieties are more pest-resistant, some are…
I know that the end of summer usually means it’s time to harvest and wrap up gardening, but why should we let the season for enjoying fresh produce come to an end? Believe it or not, some resilient plants thrive in the cold, allowing you to enjoy a winter garden brimming with fresh veggies. Who…
The best thing about gardening (besides fresh air, sunshine, and beautiful flowers) is perennial veggies! Unlike the usual annuals that need replanting every year, perennials are delicious crops that just keep coming back on their own. I still remember the excitement of growing asparagus – the waiting and wondering if it is ever going to…
Fall is every gardeners’ favorite season because everything they’ve been doing for the past summer finally pays off. Those who live in cooler climates are probably preparing to put their garden beds to sleep because nothing grows during this period. Technically, you can’t harvest anything during winter but there’s one thing you can do: plant…
November may feel like a slow time for gardening, but it’s actually a great month to plant some veggies for an early harvest next year! Planting now lets crops settle in before winter so they’ll be ready to grow even stronger when the spring arrives. I love planting in November, especially on my birthday, when…
As the temperatures begin to cool and the leaves start to change, you should prepare yourself for fall planting. Among many other options, garlic definitely stands out as a versatile crop that is quite easy to grow. There are so many different garlic varieties to choose from, each with its own unique flavor and uses,…
Seeing red, juicy, and ripe tomatoes once you start your harvest is the best feeling ever! But seeing split and cracked tomatoes is definitely the worst! I mean, you can still eat them but something about their appearance simply makes gardeners sad because they tried so hard and spent a lot of time inspecting and…
Fall is all about harvesting fresh, ripened crops from the garden. But did you know that there’s one more task you should add to your autumn to-do list? You might want to focus on planting garlic! Garlic is one of the most beneficial veggies that you can grow in your yard. Besides helping boost your…
Don’t you love the peppery taste of radishes? They are a great source of vitamin C, potassium and magnesium! Boy, these nutrients can keep you healthy all season long. As a gardening geek, I had to try planting them. A few years ago, I realized that I had never actually grown radishes before, so I…
If you want to grow one of the most delicious veggies that is full of vitamin C, then you should plant turnips this September! They are one of the healthiest crops that you can grow this fall. I always wanted to try planting them in my garden, but I wasn’t able to find the time…
Do you want to grow onions in your garden this fall? That’s great news because I’ve got some amazing tricks that I want to share with you! The only thing you’ll need for getting the most delicious homemade onions are raised beds. Since I discovered these methods that proved to work very well, I haven’t…
What’s your first thought when someone mentions a fall garden? Let me guess: harvesting veggies planted during summer. That was exactly what I thought a few years ago, until I discovered vegetables that can thrive perfectly if planted in September. Now I have fresh homegrown crops throughout the cooler months without a greenhouse. Sounds amazing,…
I know all you gardeners out there are a bit sad because your gardens will soon be ready for harvest and a long-deserved break. That’s exactly how I felt until I started my fall garden a few years ago. And the best decision was to use raised beds instead of standard planting sites. It prolonged…
You know that feeling when you accidentally pair the wrong socks and they just don’t work together? Well, planting peppers and beans near each other can feel like that mismatched sock moment for your garden. From my own experience, I found this out the hard way when I tried growing these two side by side…
Tomatoes are my favorite fruits/veggies (depending on which group you belong). But cherry tomatoes? I love them so much, I even got one tattooed on my hand! Since I started gardening, I knew I had to go with tomatoes first. And trust me, it was a struggle for a bit (cut me some slack, I…
Tomatoes are a hot topic of conversation among gardeners worldwide. The harvest is yet to come but, if we want it to be good, we must ensure the best possible conditions! Even though many factors affect how tomatoes grow, the crucial one is light! Giving your tomatoes the right amount of sunlight can make all…
It’s June and I’m well aware most gardeners have already finished filling their vegetable beds. But you shouldn’t throw in the towel just yet. This is the perfect time to plant some veggies and help them reach their fullest potential. In turn, they’ll reward you with the high yield you always dreamed of. I mean,…
You might assume that the pruning season wraps up with spring’s finale, but surprise – it’s just getting started! June brings its own lineup of plants begging for a trim, ready to shine in the summer spotlight. Trees, shrubs, and perennials are producing new shoots at a rapid pace, all thanks to those rising temps…
Yes, I know it sounds incredible that a cardboard box can help grow potatoes. My neighbors also found it funny when they saw what this weirdo was doing in the garden. But they noticed that my veggies were better than theirs (of course), and now every garden in the neighborhood has one. This brand new…
You might think you are already too late to the gardening game once May arrives, but you couldn’t be more wrong. In fact, this is the perfect time to sow those seeds and watch your garden grow. Trust me, I’ve had my fair share of mishaps and surprises in the garden, but those veggies sown…
I remember when I first started gardening, I was excited to see what I could grow in my own backyard. However, I made a rookie mistake – I chose to grow cauliflower because it’s my favorite veggie, but little did I know that it’s one of the toughest to grow (and my cauliflower, you guessed…
Feeling the heat? Well, your garden might be too! But don’t worry, fellow green thumbs, because even in the shadiest spots, there’s a world of veggies waiting to thrive. Navigating a garden that’s not always basking in the sun can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. It’s all about finding the cool veggies that would…
Root veggies are definitely a must-have in the garden! They tolerate various growing conditions and are beginner-friendly. These veggies are also filled with beneficial nutrients that can boost your health in no time. Plus, they can be stored for a long period of time so you get to enjoy fresh veggies during the winter months,…
We mainly link chilli peppers to hot and spicy dishes, but there are various species to choose from and some aren’t spicy at all. They come in various colors, shapes, and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they’re super easy to grow. You can start them directly in the ground…
There’s nothing like taking that first bite of your homegrown tomato. But not every variety tastes the same, and I had to try quite a few mediocre ones until I found the best-tasting options. Of course, I can’t grow all of them, but Cherokee Purple and Brandywine are the staples of my garden that I…
Nothing can compare to freshly-picked juicy tomatoes. Many think it’s not possible to preserve that flavor for long. Well, if you store them correctly, you can enjoy the taste all year. Freezing tomatoes is actually the easiest and best way to store these delicious veggies without affecting their flavor and nutritional value. Let’s see how…
Cucumbers are perfect veggies to add to your garden. They’re relatively easy to maintain and produce delicious fruit that you can either consume raw or store to enjoy their fantastic taste for months. One question I often get regarding the cultivation of these veggies is: How many cucumbers per plant? I must say I wondered…
You’d think summer is the time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your hard spring labor, but that may not be entirely true. In fact, July’s one of the best months to start preparing your plot for the fall season; and that includes planting autumnal veggies. Plant the seeds directly into the ground, and…
If you have limited space in your vegetable garden, container gardening might be the perfect solution for you! Growing veggies in containers comes with many benefits, including flexibility, easy maintenance, and the ability to control the growing environment. Whether you have a small patio, balcony, or even just a sunny windowsill, you can grow a…
Growing tomato plants is quite easy. All you have to do is make sure that they receive a lot of sunlight and nutrients during the growing season. However, tomatoes can quickly become unwieldy, with sprawling branches and an abundance of foliage that can make it difficult to pick ripe fruit. Pruning your tomato plants is…
Artichokes are a famous and healthy vegetable, but there’s more to them than meets the eye. These plants produce breathtaking blossoms if you don’t harvest them, and can transform your plain vegetable garden into a beautiful lot. In this article, we’ll present all there is to know about artichoke flowers: what they are, when they…
If you are a gardener that loves spicy food, then you should definitely learn more about different types of chilli plants that you can grow in your garden! Instead of spending money on all sorts of spices and sauces, you can try and make some from your own chilli plants. Most chilli plants require the…
Yum, yum! Delicious potatoes are probably the most famous veggie cultivated worldwide. Generally speaking, growing potatoes isn’t really challenging, but the first year may be problematic unless you figure out which variety is the most suitable for you, as well as how to plant them. If you’ve followed the experts’ recommendations and harvest time is…
When you go to a grocery store and pick up a large cauliflower head, you probably don’t wonder where it comes from. Or do you? Well, the origin of this vegetable might surprise you. Even though we grow this plant from seeds in the modern day, it doesn’t mean that it has always been the…
Green beans are definitely must-have veggies in the vegetable garden because they are highly nutritious, have numerous health benefits, and they are also relatively easy to grow. Although there are many varieties of beans, they can all be grouped into two types of beans, including bush beans and pole beans. You will grow either pole…
There aren’t many children who love broccoli, but as we grow up, all that changes, and this veg becomes almost everyone’s favorite! We add it to soups, use it as a side dish, and incorporate it in pasta recipes. You don’t always have to go to the grocery store to get yourself a couple of…
Tomatoes are one of the most common plants you’ll find in home gardens, which is no surprise as they’re so delicious and nutritious! Honestly, I have never found a tomato variety that tasted bad, but there are some varieties that taste better than others. Interestingly, we can actually measure the sweetness of tomato plants. Tomatoes…
As science advances, numerous new vegetable varieties have emerged — this includes new species of carrots, some cross-breeding between different types of veggies, and also the improvement of classic veggies. Did you know that they have extracted the hormone that protects fish from the deep, cold water of the Antarctic sea and put it in…
Here is one of the tastiest chili pepper plants for all of you spice lovers out there! The Caribbean Red habanero pepper, also known as Capsicum chinense, is a very hot pepper plant according to the Habanero Scoville rating — it has almost 475,000 SHU (Scoville heat units). Therefore, this is not a common hot…
To make a prize-winning hot sauce or Mexican Chile Rellenos, you need high-quality peppers. And where can you get better ones than from your own garden? This article offers 25 different hot and sweet peppers to grow, so you can prepare various dishes from different cuisines. We’ll discuss their appearance, taste, and the time it…
Growing vegetables in Arizona does not allow for following regular gardening rules where you plant seeds in early spring and wait for the plant to grow during summer. Since Arizona is located in a desert region, the temperatures can rise to a flaming 105 degrees Fahrenheit! We can barely get through these hot summer days,…
Yum! Yum! Yum! Let’s talk about my favorite vegetable – or should I say fruit? — tomato! Tomato plants are probably one of the easiest plants to grow in a vegetable garden, especially because they can tolerate being exposed to full sun throughout the day. In fact, they need the sun for growth, development, and…
Growers around the world invest their time and energy into cultivating cucumbers in vegetable gardens. These plants usually have a long growing season, which means you’ll have to wait some time for them to start maturing. But once they ripen, you’ll soon get tired of harvesting them every morning! Sadly, your cucumber plants may sometimes…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. The broccoli plant is a vegetable that we can’t live without, especially when we’re trying to cut our carb intake. But, what happens when you have blooming broccoli in your garden? Can you eat…
Two things come to my mind when I think of pumpkins, the first one is Cinderella and the second one is Halloween. When I think about pumpkins for some time, I think of them as edible fruits, mainly found in pumpkin pie. No wonder plant growers decide to grow at least one pumpkin variety! Of…
A round cucumber is something we aren’t used to seeing every day. But, even though they’re not your typical heirloom variety, you can still grow them and surprise your friends and family with an interesting salad. Before we continue this article, here’s some info about cucumbers: [table id=80 /] Now that you know some basic…
We all like lettuce in our sandwiches and salads, but what happens when this vegetable doesn’t taste good? Bitter lettuce is not something that will go unnoticed in your Caesar salad. It’s not like arugula, so you can’t use it to add a more pungent taste to your dishes. This article brings you the most…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, Ghost pepper, Habanero pepper, Cayenne pepper… these are some of the hottest peppers in the world according to Scoville heat units (SHU). Do you want to know where your favorite habanero…
Tomatoes are definitely on my top-five list of favorite foods. I would add tomatoes to every meal if I could! When I think of food in general (and I think about it a lot), tomatoes are always at the forefront of my mind. A little while ago, I found out that tomatoes contain lectins, which…
We are all spicy food lovers here, and chilli peppers are some of the best spicy foods in the world! These amazing pepper plants can add so much depth and flavor, not to mention a kick, to every meal! This article is primarily focused on chilli flowers, without which we would have no chili peppers….
At the beginning of your gardening journey you will have so many questions! What type of soil to use? When to plant? Do you prune certain plants? What even is pruning? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. There’s so much information about every type of plant you could possibly want to grow out there though!…
If you are a fan of super spicy foods, then you must have heard about one of the most hot peppers; the habanero! The Habanero is a chilli pepper that originates from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, although it sometimes gets mistaken for Caribbean chili peppers as they have a similar taste. The Yellow habanero,…
If you love hot peppers, then you’ll simply adore the habanero orange! Perhaps you got tired of the mild jalapeno, and are looking for more excitement. Well, growing your own orange habanero peppers will be a piece of cake if you follow our care guide. All habanero peppers need is a bit of water and…
If you like pumpkins, you may be surprised to know that they have many wonderful health benefits. There are also loads of cool things you can do with a pumpkin. If you really think about it, there are all sorts of pumpkin-related things. There are pumpkin pies, pumpkin seeds, Halloween decorations, jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin carvings, pumpkin…
Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Tomatoes are a favorite ingredient for salads, stews, and sauces. This article will discuss two very interesting varieties of tomatoes, so read on to discover everything you need to know about Black Krim vs…
Everyone loves peppers, whether they’re hot or sweet. But I bet you’ve never given much thought to flowering peppers, perhaps because you didn’t even know that peppers flower, or you just ignored them because they don’t improve the beauty of your reading room or office. This is why it’s good to know everything you can…