Herb and Vegetable Gardens

Herb and vegetable gardens are a great addition to your yard and kitchen. Learn all you need to know about planting herb and vegetable gardens.

Learn More / Page 2

Controlling vegetable garden pests requires care and vigilance. Be sure to read labels carefully and follow the directions when using chemicals in your garden. Learn all about controlling vegetable garden pests.

By C. Colston Burrell

Many vegetable gardeners prefer to use non-chemical means to keep pests away. Simple steps like disease-resistant seeds and crop rotation can help keep your garden healthy. Learn about organic pest control for your vegetable garden.

By C. Colston Burrell

Mustard produces flavorful seeds and greens, in several mustard plant varieties. Learn how to plant, cultivate, and harvest mustard from your home vegetable garden at HowStuffWorks.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Advertisement

Planting a vegetable garden at home is great. Vegetable gardens offer health benefits and save money. Learn crop selection, proper seeding and transplanting techniques, and the conditions that will make your garden thrive.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Sometimes even the most experienced gardener runs into a trouble spot in the vegetable garden. In this article, we provide you with a number of effective vegetable garden growing tips to help you succeed.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Successful vegetable gardens start with careful vegetable selection, good soil preparation, and great vegetable plot placement for a bountiful harvest. Learn everything you need to know about starting a vegetable garden.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Desiree Bowie

Successful vegetable gardens need to be weeded, watered, fertilized, and maintained all through the growing season to ensure a bountiful crop. Learn everything you need to know about caring for a vegetable garden.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Advertisement

Potatoes can grow in your vegetable garden. Learn the fantastic health benefits of potatoes. HowStuffWorks gives you the nutrition facts, shows the variety of potatoes, and explains the health benefits of potatoes.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Muskmelon, cantaloupe are great in your home garden. Learn how to plant, harvest, and how to select the best muskmelon, cantaloupe. We'll also show you all the health benefits of muskmelon, cantaloupe.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Growing a vegetable garden is a great addition to your current gardening skills. We'll teach you about the different vegetables types, planting methods, and proper veggie garden care. Learn about vegetable gardens.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Vegetable plants sometimes need stakes, cages, or trellis systems to ensure healthy growth and a good crop. Tomato plants in particular need support systems to thrive. Learn all about staking vegetable plants.

By C. Colston Burrell

Advertisement

A compost pile is a great resource for your vegetable garden. It provides nutrient-rich soil, and it helps clear away some of your kitchen waste. Learn all about maintaining a compost pile.

By C. Colston Burrell

Lettuce is a staple of the American diet. Let it become a regular part of your vegetable garden, too. This article includes tips on growing, selecting and preparing lettuce, and information about its health benefits.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Plotting out your vegetable garden before you start planting can help ensure a successful harvest. Graph paper can assist when you're drawing out your plot plan. Learn about designing a vegetable garden.

By C. Colston Burrell

Vegetable garden soil should ideally be a mix of half organic and inorganic solids and half porous space. Learn how to achieve the perfect vegetable garden soil for your crop.

By C. Colston Burrell

Advertisement

Cucumbers rank high on vegetable lovers' lists because of the delicious, refreshing crunch. Gardeners love the cucumber plant's lovely, sprawling vines. Check out this article for tips on growing and harvesting the cucumber plant.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

California black-eyed peas don't like the cold -- but they like the South, and being grown there. Versatile and tasty, black-eyed peas are low in fat, high in fiber and protein. Learn how you can grow and prepare black-eyed peas.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Everyone loves corn. Its sweetly satisfying flavor and versatility make it ever-present in American kitchens -- and some gardens. Check out tips on growing, selecting and preparing corn, and learn about corn's health benefits.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

If you're looking for an uncomplicated vegetable to grow, choose green beans. There are several varieties of this delicious vegetable to choose from. This article will show you how to grow and harvest green beans.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Advertisement

Chinese cabbage has broad, thick, tender leaves and grows 15 to 18 inches tall. Grown only in cold weather, it is best seeded directly in the garden. Learn more about growing and harvesting Chinese cabbage.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Watermelon isn't a small snack -- it can weigh up to l00 pounds. With warm soil and ample water, gardeners can grow this source of lycopene, which can prevent cancer. Learn how to grow watermelon.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Brussels sprouts can take three months to grow, but it's not a hard process -- and it can be a worthy one, given its cancer-fighting abilities and nutritional value. Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Vegetable gardening success depends on choosing the right plants for your climate. Some plants require long, hot days, while others thrive in cool weather. Learn how to assess your climate to start a vegetable garden.

By C. Colston Burrell

Advertisement

Swiss chard is a leafy vegetable that thrives in cooler temperatures. With a growth cycle of roughly two months, Swiss chard needs to be trimmed to retain its flavor. Learn about Swiss chard.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Peppers come in several sweet and hot varieties -- both types make a tasty and attractive addition to any vegetable garden. Learn about growing, harvesting, and serving sweet and hot peppers.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.