Hydroponic gardening offers several advantages over traditional sod-busting, including: The efficient use of space Water conservation Better pest control Faster growth rates Commercial farmers have embraced the technology. Chances are those juicy cherry tomatoes you...
Every year since 1966, Linus has waited for the Great Pumpkin to rise from the pumpkin patch. It never does. This year, that pumpkin could be yours. Arriving in your backyard just in time for a Halloween-themed Instagram post. Growing a supersized pumpkin requires...
Cucumbers belong to the gourd family. Like all gourds, they grow in trailing vines and thrive in warm climates. Some gourds become containers, musical instruments, or decorations. The cucumber makes a lousy harp, but a peerless pickling vegetable. The vines are easy...
Radishes are one of the fastest-growing vegetables and easiest to grow at home. They’re so easy, in fact, that even the world’s worst gardener can cultivate them. We’re not implying anything here, but imagine what you can accomplish armed with the...
Parsley was first cultivated over 2,000 years ago in the central Mediterranean region, including parts of modern Italy, Algeria, and Tunisia. Today, every self-respecting Mediterranean salad includes parsley, and the plant’s exotic leaves make it a garnish par...
