Entries for the 'For New Gardeners' Category

Are You New to Vegetable Gardening? Read This First.

Mom with her son in the garden.

A successful vegetable garden takes the right combination of sun, soil, and water.  If you're new to vegetable gardening, read this helpful article to get started on planting your first garden.

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Bonnie Herb and Vegetable Plant Food Now Available for Home Gardens

Green jug of Bonnie Plant Food.

We use this great, organically-based fertilizer formula to grow healthy, well-rooted transplants in our greenhouses. Now you can continue it in your garden.

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Confessions of a First-Time Gardener

John Richardson and Jasmine HodgesJohn Richardson and Jasmine Hodges share the story of planting their first vegetable garden. Any gardener will love their endearing story of the challenges and rewards they encounter when growing tomatoes and other vegetable plants.

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Drought-Busting Techniques

Drought Busting techniques

Without adequate water, your vegetable or herb garden is in jeopardy. But how do you get enough water during drought conditions? Try these water-saving tips in your garden.

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Good Soil Means Good Vegetables

Good soil means good vegetables

Turn your garden soil into black gold, even if your site has hard soil or debris. Nutrient-rich top soil makes for more productive herb and vegetable plants. These tips will help you tackle common garden soil challenges.

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Plant Tomatoes Deep, Deep, Deep

Plant tomatoes deep, deep.

Growing tomatoes breaks the common gardening rule that you shouldn't plant too deeply. Tomato plants should be planted so that a full two-thirds of the plant is underground, creating a better root system.

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Ranking Vegetables for Efficiency

Produce gathered on a table.Learn which vegetable plants give you the greatest yield per square foot with these handy ratings from the National Garden Bureau. Be sure and check this list when planning your vegetable garden.

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Save Money Growing Vegetables and Herbs

Cherry tomatoes growing on the vine.

Looking for ways to save on your household bills? Growing a vegetable garden or herb garden saves money and trips to the grocery store. These plant varieties, including tomatoes and specialty peppers, offer maximum savings.

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Select a Good Site

Select a good site

When planning your garden, make sure your garden site has these three essentials. Picking the right place to plant your herb or vegetable garden is an important part of gardening.

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Take-Away Ideas from Vegetable Gardens

Raised Bed

Take inspiration from gardeners across the country with this vegetable garden photo gallery. These pictures illustrate gardening tips and garden planning ideas from gardeners like you.

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How to Grow Bonnie's Herbs and Vegetables

Learn how to grow any vegetable or herb. Illustrated instructions walk you through planting, care, harvest,  storage, and troubleshooting for each Bonnie vegetable and herb.



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