Garden Planning

Onions are easy to grow in the home garden and make a perfect flavor enhancer for both raw and cooked recipes. The green tops are edible and the bulbs store …

Whether you’re a newer gardener or one who is trying a new seed variety for the spring garden, how do you know when to start garden seeds? This is one …

Summer in the vegetable garden is the perfect time to grow all of the ingredients for fresh salsa or pico de gallo. Wondering how to grow a salsa garden in …

Want to add something beautiful and edible to your home flower or vegetable garden? Well, edible flowers may be just what you’re looking for! These fun and beautiful blooms are …

Does the fall and impending winter have you a bit sad about the end of the gardening season? Chin up! The climate where I live actually makes gardening all winter …

Need to support a growing grape vine in your home garden or backyard? Building a simple grape trellis doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, there are a few different …

One of my early spring and fall vegetable garden favorites is spinach. It’s luscious green leaves are so full of calcium and vitamin C that it makes oranges look… well, …

Hummingbirds are one of the best parts of spring and summer. To see those tiny birds hovering in the air is a fascinating sight. And while you can certainly draw …

Guess what? The kitchen garden is officially making a come back! Yes! And in a very big way. Here at The Kitchen Garten, I’ve always been in love with having …

Soil is the one of the most important elements of a successful vegetable garden. And be sure not to call it dirt, master gardeners (at least where I live) get …