Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow your own vegetables, especially if you're working with limited space. Whether you have a small balcony, a patio, or even just a sunny windowsill, ...
Broad beans are an ancient favourite with evidence of cultivation from as early as 6,000 BC. Easy to grow, high in protein and rich in vitamin C they're still a must for today's vegetable plot.
In this video, I give my five top tips on how to grow dwarf beans in containers or raised garden beds. Dwarf beans, bush beans, french beans or whatever small varieties of beans you want to grow can ...
Many gardeners may not have the space or desire to cultivate an extensive in-ground garden where they can grow their favorite flowers or vegetables. Residents of condominiums, apartments and ...
My gardening education began with a bean seed in a Dixie cup. A paper cup, a scoop of playground dirt and a sprouting bean seed was supposed to awaken every child’s sense of wonder at the natural ...
The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquires received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I live in an apartment with a patio. What ...
This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...
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If you're short on space or don't have time for a traditional garden, why not consider growing edible crops in containers. Just about any vegetable, herb, and many fruits can be grown in containers.
September is officially here, and although it may be a month you typically associate with harvesting vegetables rather than planting them, there's still plenty of produce you can start growing now for ...