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Planting Turnip Seeds: How to Give Turnip Plants a Strong Start

Apr 7, 2024Lindsay OlinVegetablesbrassicas, cool-season, edible gardening, fall gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, leafy greens, plant care, planting seeds, root vegetables, turnips, vegetable garden

Are you ready to discover how to plant turnip seeds and grow the best root veggies you’ve ever tasted? Turnips are hearty and nutritious root vegetables that have been cultivated for centuries. They’re one of the first crops ready to harvest in spring, and both the roots and leaves are edible and oh-so-delicious. In general, growing turnips from seed is remarkably straightforward. These low-maintenance root vegetables grow best in cool weather.

How to Grow Lettuce From Seeds: The Ultimate Guide

Apr 5, 2024Lindsay OlinVegetablescompanion planting, container gardening, cool-season, edible gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, leafy greens, lettuce, plant care, planting seeds, vegetable garden

Lettuce is a rewarding and low-maintenance crop for your home veggie garden. The plants are fast-growing and incredibly versatile, fitting well into many different garden environments. Learn all about how to grow lettuce from seeds and enjoy the freshest, most flavorful homegrown greens from your own garden.

Proven Ways to Grow Bok Choy Successfully

Mar 18, 2024Lindsay Olin3 CommentsVegetablesbok choy, brassicas, cool-season, edible gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, leafy greens, plant care, planting seeds, vegetable garden

Bok choy is a delicious and nutritious leafy green vegetable that grows best in the cool weather of spring and fall. The plants grow quickly and are ready to harvest in one or two months, depending on the variety. Discover the best tips and tricks for growing bok choy at home.

How to Grow Beets Indoors: 6 Super Simple Tips

Jan 6, 2023Lindsay Olin2 CommentsVegetablesbeet greens, beetroot, beets, container gardening, cool-season, edible gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, indoor gardening, indoor plants, leafy greens, plant care, planting seeds, superfoods, vegetable garden

Learn how to grow beets indoors and enjoy a year-round supply of delicious beetroot and beet greens. Beets have a relatively short growing season and are ready to harvest within 40-65 days, depending on the variety. Beet greens are ready to harvest in about 35 days.

7 Indispensable Tricks for Growing Swiss Chard from Seed

Sep 23, 2022Lindsay Olin8 CommentsVegetablescontainer gardening, cool-season, edible gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, leafy greens, plant care, planting seeds, Swiss chard, vegetable garden

Swiss chard is a delicious leafy green vegetable that’s easy to grow and keeps producing all season long. These low-maintenance plants are more heat-tolerant than other salad greens and can tolerate freezing temperatures. All they need is well-draining soil rich in organic matter and plenty of water and sunshine. Here are a few essential gardening tips that will make growing Swiss chard at home feel effortless.

6 Super Helpful Tips for Growing Arugula

May 27, 2022Lindsay Olin8 CommentsVegetablesarugula, brassicas, cool-season, edible gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, leafy greens, plant care, planting seeds, vegetable garden, veggies

Arugula is a low-maintenance, fast-growing leafy green vegetable. The plants require little extra care once they become established and are excellent beginner-friendly garden veggies. Learn all about growing arugula in your home garden to enjoy tasty salad greens at any time of the year.

How to Grow Spinach from Seeds

May 6, 2022Lindsay Olin13 CommentsVegetablescontainer gardening, cool-season, edible gardening, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, leafy greens, plant care, planting seeds, spinach, superfood, vegetable garden, veggies

Spinach is one of the first veggie crops to plant in the springtime, and also makes an excellent fall crop. Discover all the essential tips and tricks about how to grow spinach from seed.

Best Tricks for Growing Lettuce in Containers

Mar 8, 2022Lindsay Olin13 CommentsVegetablescontainer gardening, cool-season, edible gardening, fruiting plants, gardening, gardening tips, growing food, homegrown, leafy greens, lettuce, planting seeds, veggies

Lettuce is incredibly easy to grow just about anywhere. This post covers all you need to know about how to grow lettuce in a container so you can enjoy a fresh, homegrown salad anytime you’d like.