Vegetables - Page 3 of 6 - Fine Gardening

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    Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening

    Is vegetable gardening more of an art than a science? In his new book, Matt Mattus uses his experience as a visual designer, artist, horticulturist and futurist to help uncover…

  • How-To

    Grow a Pie With This Garden Plant

    If you’re looking for an edible perennial to add to your vegetable garden, consider pie plant. This old favorite is grown for its stems that make delicious pies, jams and…

  • How-To

    Three Ways to Plant Container Onions

    Did you know onions aren’t a root or a fruit? These savory vegetables are made up of layers of leaf bases. Here are three ways to get your container onions…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Chili Pepper Season: Here’s a Trio to Try

    Being a confessed chilehead, I have grown many varieties for over 40 years. Here are a few that might be new to you, that I think are worthwhile growing.

  • Article

    Tips for Keeping a Waste Free Kitchen

    This holiday season is the ideal time to rethink your approach to cooking and eating. It’s easy to get started with "Waste Free Kitchen Handbook" by Dana Gunders.

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    How-To

    Fast-Growing Vegetable Varieties for Short-Season Regions

    Gardening in regions with cool, short summers like the Pacific Northwest and northern New England can create challenging conditions for heat-loving crops. For folks in the extreme South, heat can…

  • Colorful arrangement of sweet peppers
    How-To

    Easy-to-Grow Sweet Peppers

    Growing sweet peppers at home is easy, fun, and rewarding. Besides the ever-popular bell peppers that ripen from green to red, there are bells of different sizes and colors and…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    When to Harvest Vegetables

    We realize that at some point our bounty need to be harvested. But when?

  • Article

    All the Trimmings: Seasonal Side Dishes for the Holidays

    We give thanks for the garden bounty and the farmers' markets for local organic produce and to the farmers everywhere for growing our food. Thanksgiving isn't all about turkey--here are…

  • Article

    Plant an Asparagus Patch

    You've never really tasted asparagus before if you haven't eaten it fresh from the garden. Plant your own patch of asparagus.