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We endure the challenging work needed to have a successful vegetable garden in anticipation of juicy tomatoes, crunchy sweetcorn and hot habaneros and jalapeños. But what if you don’t have ...
Join me for an end of summer tour of my kitchen vegetable garden, showcasing the progress of the raised beds. This garden has been maintained organically for 19 years, with no chemicals used.
Too much fertilizer can burn plant roots. There is no such thing as a truly weed-free garden, and vegetable beds need to be weeded regularly to keep weeds from taking over. You can reduce weedy ...
Gardeners who want to save water with wise irrigating techniques might consider an unusual approach: plant crops that don’t require much water in the first place. “Some vegetables, such as ...
Planting flowers with vegetables creates an aesthetically pleasing, diverse, interesting and inviting space for wildlife and people. The growth and production of most garden vegetables require ...
Looking ahead, Mamogale plans to send soil samples for laboratory testing to determine optimal crops and fertilisers for his land. His ultimate dream is to expand his garden into a proper farm and own ...
Raising a vegetable garden with years of continuous success and high-yielding plants is a skill. However, it’s not just a matter of having a green thumb. Utilizing crop rotation in the garden ...
So, there won’t be the lovely long evenings to potter in the vegetable garden like we have been enjoying. While I have given you ideas on preparing your vegetable garden for the winter period ...
Credit: Talaya Centeno/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images The layout of a vegetable garden is essential for determining the effectiveness of the planting. With this in mind, we're inclined to find ...