Category: Vegetables

Making Luffa Soap

Jun 17, 2020 | Vegetables, Video

Soak luffas in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach until clean. Slice whole luffas into rounds approximately 1 – 1 ½ inches thick. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut melt and pour soap...

Spinach

May 7, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Learn how to grow spinach for a fresh, nutritious addition to your homegrown meals.

Root-Knot Nematodes in the Vegetable Garden

May 1, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Problems, Vegetables

Learn how to identify and manage nematode infestations in vegetable crops.

Recommendations for Liming and Fertilizing Vegetables

Apr 28, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Understand the essential nutrients your vegetables need and explore effective fertilization methods for a thriving garden.

Starting Seeds Indoors

Apr 17, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Vegetables

Explore the benefits of starting seeds indoors and follow a step-by-step guide for successful germination and growth.

Harvesting Vegetables

Apr 10, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Discover the right time and techniques for harvesting vegetables to enjoy the best flavor and highest nutritional value.

Watering the Vegetable Garden

Mar 19, 2020 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Learn the best practices for watering vegetables to ensure optimal growth and prevent overwatering or drought stress.

Early Spring Vegetables

Feb 10, 2020 | In the Garden, Vegetables

February is the time for planting early vegetable crops. Garden peas (Pisum sativum L), and spinach (Spinacia oleracea) can be planted in the Piedmont region from mid to late February and will...

Herbs

Nov 25, 2019 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Herbs are versatile, easy-to-grow plants that thrive in a variety of conditions. Perfect for gardens or containers, they add beauty, fragrance, and utility to any space. From culinary uses to attracting pollinators, herbs offer countless benefits. Learn how to grow, care for, and harvest herbs for year-round enjoyment.

Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) for Aphids

Jul 8, 2019 | Landscape, Problems, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Tree Fruits, Trees, Vegetables

Learn how I.P.M. strategies help manage aphids while protecting beneficial insects.

Basil

May 1, 2019 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Grow aromatic basil with guidance on planting, pruning, and harvesting for continuous growth.

FAQs about Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors

Mar 18, 2019 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Vegetables

What is the advantage of starting vegetables from seed? Choosing to start vegetable plants from seeds allows gardeners the freedom to try varieties that are not readily available as transplants,...