Artichoke plants have few problems and are perennial in some areas. Try growing artichokes for their tender, edible flower buds or to add an architectural element to your vegetable garden.
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Zesty arugula is a cool-weather annual with edible leaves. Growing arugula is possible twice a year, and this fast-growing plant produces leaves for salads or sautés.
Whether you're growing basil in a container or traditional vegetable garden row, you'll enjoy having this flavorful herb on hand. Harvest all of your basil before a frost and use it for a variety of recipes.
Bee balm blossoms attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies and add color to your herb garden or vegetable garden. The tall, upright bee balm stems are topped with vibrant flowers that keep helpful pollinators in your garden.
You can grow broccoli crops twice per year in most parts of the country. Broccoli is a hardy vegetable, so growing broccoli is made easier by the crop's tolerance to temperature changes.
Brussels sprouts thrive in cooler weather, so try this cole crop in your fall vegetable garden. Plant Brussels sprouts plants slightly deep and time it so they'll mature in cold weather.
Cabbage plants are suited for both spring and fall growing seasons. They need fertile soil and plenty of moisture to reach their fullest potential.
Growing cantaloupe and honeydew melon is possible in pretty much any area of the country. Keeping these melons healthy is worth the reward, because nothing beats the taste of a homegrown cantaloupe or honeydew.
Catnip plants are not only a treat for cats, but they can also attract cats to your garden to help control rodents. Catnip is a low perennial, and you can grow it in a bed or container.
Cauliflower plants tend to be temperamental, so growing cauliflower is all about timing. Learn how to grow cauliflower successfully and avoid common challenges.
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.