Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in containers, which means you can plant and harvest it even if you don’t have a lot of outdoor space. In fact, there are several reasons why growing lettuce in pots might be even better than growing it in the ground. Here’s a complete guide on…
Nothing says fall like pumpkin-flavored everything. This delicious orange vegetable can star in all kinds of recipes from pie to bread to soup and is pretty nutritious, too. The only thing better than making your own creations from scratch with canned pumpkin is growing pumpkins yourself and baking them straight from your garden. If you’ve…
Have you ever wondered where luffa sponges come from? There’s been a common misconception over the years that this popular type of sponge comes from the ocean, but it actually grows on a plant in the squash family. This means that if you have the right growing conditions, you can grow your own sponges right…
Rutabagas are an underrated root vegetable. Though frequently grown in European countries like Sweden, they are much less popular in the U.S. and can be difficult to find in the grocery store. However, if you’ve ever enjoyed mashed or roasted rutabaga, chances are good that you want to start growing this veggie yourself. And the…
Chicory is a wonderful plant to add to your herb or vegetable garden. It has edible roots, leaves, and flowers and attracts loads of pollinators, particularly bees. Chicory has even been used as a forage crop for livestock, so there’s little it can’t do. However, things can get a bit confusing because there’s more than…