Leeks: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Leeks are very similar to onions and garlic, but you eat the stalk instead of the root. They are extremely nutritious!
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Watermelon: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
This sweet, juicy, fruit is one of our favorite summer treats. Watermelons can be difficult to grow (and protect from mice and other pests) and are time-consuming, but they are extremely rewarding at the end!
Cantaloupe: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
This sweet, juicy fruit is always a popular choice in our garden. Cantaloupes can be difficult to grow and are time-consuming but can be extremely rewarding at the end!
Dill: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Dill is a great addition to any garden and is very simple to grow! It not only adds beautiful, feathery green into your garden, but also attracts a variety of beneficial insects that make this plant the ideal companion plant.
Beans (Pole): How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Pole beans yield 2-3 times more than bush beans from the same space, are easier to harvest, and many gardeners believe they are better tasting. Both types have similar requirements, except pole beans need a 5 to 8-foot-tall support.
Marjoram: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Marjoram is a beautiful evergreen plant that is a great addition to your garden. It helps to attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
Oregano: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Oregano is a very popular herb, often added to Italian dishes. Not only will this herb add an ornamental touch to your garden, but it will also be easy to use in the kitchen once it’s been harvested. Oregano is also known as one of the best companion plants for the garden, with its strong scent helping to keep pests away from other plants.
Radish: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Radishes are a terrific vegetable to grow, especially if you have a time constraint or are impatient to begin to get your food! These fast-growing crops are a great addition to any backyard or container garden.
How to: Manage Groundhogs/Woodchucks in Your Garden
These small mammals, called groundhogs or woodchucks, love to eat all the greens in your garden. It is important to keep them out of your garden to protect your food! Repelling woodchucks can be challenging, but there are many natural ways to go about it.
How to: Manage Mexican Bean Beetles in Your Garden
Mexican bean beetles look very similar to ladybugs. They have a tan back with black dots, and the younger ones do not have any spots. If left unchecked, they can destroy foliage and pods.