Growing Broccoli in Containers | 10 Tips You MUST Know

10/31/202102/16/2019 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Broccoli in Containers | 10 Tips You MUST Know

Last updated: 10/31/21

The allure of container gardening has become a whimsical curiosity for many new gardeners. Growing Broccoli in a Container surprises many people when they hear about this possibility.

Growing broccoli in a container is certainly a welcoming delight that many beginners and even experienced gardeners did not know was even possible.

Broccoli is one of those vegetables that always tastes and looks better grown fresh in a raised garden or pot. You will learn 10 tips on the best ways, methods, and techniques on how to grow broccoli in a container.

We tried to cram as much broccoli growing information in these tips as possible without getting too technical.

We do have a much more detailed post about growing broccoli which can be found here.

7 Tips on How to Grow Lettuce Like A Boss

06/11/202102/15/2019 by Jeremy Starke

7 Tips on How to Grow Lettuce Like A Boss

Last updated: 02/15/19

You might be thinking of how to grow lettuce is too difficult. You might see all the plants in your local garden center. Sure, they have tomatoes, peppers, and every kind of herb ready to be planted for your home garden or container.

Where are the lettuce plants that you could just stick in your garden found? Chances are there will be no selection or a very limited choice of lettuce plants. You don’t need to get those plants from there.

Just walk over to the other section where the seeds are kept and pick yourself up a packet of lettuce seeds.

You will learn some easy tips to help you grow lettuce from seed. You might even learn how to grow lettuce like a boss.

Harvesting Beets | Proven ways to Get your Beets on your Plate

06/11/202102/10/2019 by Jeremy Starke

Harvesting Beets | Proven ways to Get your Beets on your Plate

Last updated: 2/10/19

You planted a bunch of beet seeds this year in your garden and want to know all the dirt on how to get them to your plate safely. You are just not quite certain if you know they are ready. Harvesting beets are incredibly simple following our expert advice.

Maybe you just started growing beets and need a little guidance on the best methods of when to harvest beets. We will cover this and a few other topics about the most ideal beets harvesting methods.

You can almost taste the sweet smell of pickled beets. Maybe you roast them for a flavorful beet & arugula salad. You are in luck if you want to learn some tested harvesting beets tips.

Beets Companion Plants | Attractive Neighbor Guide

10/31/202102/08/2019 by Jeremy Starke

Beets Companion Plants | Attractive Neighbor Guide

Last updated: 10/31/21

You just moved into the neighborhood. You are a big red bulb with tasty greens and like to chill out in the cooler temps. You need to know what beets companion plants are to keep the neighborhood in harmony.

So what is the most ideal beets companion plant to keep things cool and chill in the hood?

You might be thinking why does it even matter what I plant my garden next to each other. Most of the time you really don’t have to think too much about what plants should be planted together. Many think that it is not necessary or beneficial.

Winter Gardening | 3 Tips to Grow Vegetables during the Winter

11/05/202001/31/2019 by Jeremy Starke

Winter Gardening | 3 Tips to Grow Vegetables during the Winter

Last updated: 1/31/19

It is the end of January 2019 and the winter weather is predicted to be an arctic vortex of cold air that will grip much of the US.

Would you even consider gardening in the winter time after an artic event like this? I raise my hand because I love the challenge.

Winter gardening is certainly possible with a few garden hacks & applied techniques.

You don’t have to be en expert or experienced gardener to grow plants in the winter.

However, you might want to start off with just a few plants and some simple techniques first to get more comfortable growing in the winter.

The following tips below will serve to give you an idea of the basics of growing vegetables during the winter.

Gardening in the winter can be as simple as having a container of lettuce that you harvest slowly over the course of the winter. It could also morph into constructing a cold frame for an entire garden bed.

You will also discover a fantastic resource from a delightful winter gardening expert.

Niki Jabbour is one of the premier gardeners on the topic of gardening in the winter.

You will learn about her best selling book, “The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener” which you can check out here.

Growing Spinach At Home | Epic Guide to Make it Simple

06/06/202201/24/2019 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Spinach At Home | Epic Guide to Make it Simple

Last updated: 10/31/21

Are you like Popeye and can’t get enough Spinach? Do you need an easy guide on how to grow spinach at home? Take a look at this epic guide on how to grow spinach from seed to table.

What could more satisfying than growing your own spinach at home? You will discover just how easy and simple it is to grow spinach following the step by step instructions below.

It is as simple as this:

Prepare your soil for planting your spinach in an ideal location
Select your spinach seed variety
Sow your spinach seeds about 1 to 3 inches apart in proper spacing
Cover your spinach seeds with soil
Keep your soil moist with water until the spinach seeds germinate
Maintain your spinach plants with proper watering
Harvest your spinach leaves once they have fully matured to your variety

Simple Keys on How to Harvest Spinach | Pick at the Right Time

10/31/202101/23/2019 by Jeremy Starke

Simple Keys on How to Harvest Spinach | Pick at the Right Time

Last updated: 10/31/21

You managed to grow spinach seeds from tiny little seedling to a plant that looks like something Popeye would eat.

You might not be certain how to harvest spinach. Maybe you want some baby spinach leaves and not the crinkly matured ones.

How do you know when spinach is ready to harvest or simply when to pick spinach? You will want to pick the spinach leaves when they are ready to eat at peak time.

The spinach plant is ready when the leaves are fully developed (depends on variety), but definitely before they bolt.

Spinach Plant Spacing | 4 Fundamental Tips for Beginners

10/30/202101/23/2019 by Jeremy Starke

Spinach Plant Spacing | 4 Fundamental Tips for Beginners

Last updated: 1/23/19

Are you uncertain on on the best way to get your spinach plant spacing correct? You love eating fresh spinach and you went out and maybe bought some seeds. You might be curious if it is easy to plant Spinach.

You will learn these 4 fundamental tips about spinach plant spacing.

Growing Sweet Peas Indoors | Super Guide to Get you Growing

06/06/202201/19/2019 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Sweet Peas Indoors | Super Guide to Get You Growing

Last updated: 9/22/20

Have you ever wanted to grow sweet peas indoors to help you get a jump start on your crop? Its the late winter and you are just itching to get your sweet pea plants out there since they are one of the earliest crops you can plant.

You might also just want to grow them indoors year-round and need to know if it is possible.

Are you able to grow sweet peas indoors? You most certainly can grow sweet peas indoors following the steps outlined here. Keep in mind these methods also work with other varieties of peas.

Growing Peas in Containers | Step by Step Guide to Get it Right

06/06/202201/11/2019 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Peas in Containers | Step by Step Guide to Get it Right

Last updated: 1/11/19

Have you ever wondered if it is possible to grow peas in a container? You may not have the necessary real estate or the space to grow a huge traditional garden.

Well, you are in luck because in this guide you will learn how simple growing peas in a container is and you may find that you want to grow other vegetables in containers as well.

Growing Cauliflower | Faux Mashed Potatoes

08/29/202211/02/2018 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Cauliflower | Faux Mashed Potatoes

Last updated: 11/02/18

Cauliflower is one of those unique vegetables that you must get in your garden. Have you ever wanted to grow cauliflower in your garden? Are you a cauliflower lover and wanted to know more?

Look no further as you have found an epic guide on how to grow cauliflower.

Mark Twain said it best when he described cauliflower, “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” I love this quote because when you really look at cauliflower, it does like a brain.

Growing cauliflower to put on your table is so good for your health. Just take a look below at the benefits, so why wait and just grow cauliflower in your garden.

Growing cauliflower is a simple and unique vegetable to grow. Cauliflower can be grown in the spring and fall months. Cauliflower seeds germinate best in soil temperatures of 80° F, so giving them a head start in the early spring months is best.

Cauliflower grows best when spaced about 15 inches apart. Cauliflower requires even watering throughout its growing cycle. Cauliflower requires an ample amount of nutrients to mature fully. Harvesting of cauliflower usually takes approximately 14 weeks from seed to table.

Check out this post here if you want a more slimmed down version of growing cauliflower.

Growing Beets | Gatorade Sports Performance Fuel

06/06/202210/20/2018 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Beets | Gatorade Sports Performance Fuel

Last updated: 10/30/21

Did you grow up eating pickled beets and want to relive your childhood memories? Have you always wanted to grow beets in your garden? Is your favorite salad mixed with arugula, beets, and goat cheese?

Growing beets is the perfect way to culminate your desire to satisfy these needs. Beets are a perfect root vegetable that is so easy to grow and taste like no other vegetable. It has an earthy component to it that makes it a unique flavor for on your plate.

Some cultures even believe that a beet that a man and woman shares will create an endless love between them. Eating beets are even shown to help you stay together with some increased sexual drive.

Growing Celery | Travel back in Time with a Sprig

06/06/202210/16/2018 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Celery | Travel back in Time with a Sprig

Last updated: 10/16/18

Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow celery for that fresh taste and crisp bite? Do you seem to have a hard time getting celery to grow properly?

Wouldn’t it be cool to add your own homegrown celery stalk to your Bloody Mary drinks? Are you looking to boost your health and need a good vegetable to grow in your garden for the fall period?

You need to give growing celery in your garden a try. It is not too hard to grow once you get it started.

Celery was once cultivated for its medicinal properties in earlier times and now it is used for its flavor and healthy qualities. The popular show Doctor Who even featured the Fifth Doctor who traveled back in time with a sprig of celery stalk on his lapel.

Growing Broccoli From Seed to Stir Fry

06/06/202210/14/2018 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Broccoli From Seed to Stir Fry

Last updated: 10/14/18

Broccoli is one of those vegetables that always seems to stick out in stir-frys. You can’t miss those big chunks of dark green florets that are steaming hot on your plate of some Asian dish.

Have you ever tasted your own freshly picked broccoli from your garden? There is a huge difference between supermarket broccoli and homegrown broccoli. The fresh flavors of homegrown broccoli explode in your mouth.

You have to wonder why George Bush said, “I do not like broccoli. And I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I’m President of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli.”

How to Make Habanero Pepper Jelly Recipe

06/06/202210/13/2018 by Jeremy Starke

How to Make Habanero Pepper Jelly Recipe

You will learn about how to make habanero pepper jelly recipe. We even have a cool video that shows you step by step instruction on how to make this jelly. is so simple and easy to make pepper jelly.

Check out the kit that we used for this here

This habanero jelly recipe is super simple to make and does not require many ingredients. This habanero pepper jelly recipe is super easy to make.

This jelly recipe is super hot and sweet and is perfect for crackers, bagels, and wings. Give this habanero pepper jelly recipe a try.

Growing Cabbage From Seed to Sauerkraut

06/06/202210/12/2018 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Cabbage From Seed to Sauerkraut

Last updated: 10/31/21

Have you ever wondered why they named a doll after a cabbage patch? Did you know that Sauerkraut & Kimichi is actually from cabbage? Are you uncertain of how to grow cabbage?

Read ahead and you will discover all you need to know about growing cabbage. You will learn everything to get you growing cabbage from seed. You will learn how to care for cabbage and even some inspiration on how to eat it.

Growing up I remember seeing those old-time crocks that adorned many European-American homes. The crocks were used for fermenting vegetables that grow in every garden.

You better believe that they were filled with cabbage and stored away under the countertops until they were bubbling away. Fermented foods are deeply rooted in the necessity to store food for longer periods of times without refrigeration. The cabbage was natures answer to the perfect food to take on this challenge.

Growing Peas Garden Insider Secret Guide

06/06/202210/08/2018 by Jeremy Starke

Growing Peas Garden Insider Secret Guide

Last updated: 10/30/21

Peas are one of those vegetables that are woven into our everyday lives and culture. Remember the movie Forest Gump and the famous line, “Me and Jenny goes together like peas and carrots.” Yes, peas do seem to mix well with carrots.

Have you ever wanted to grow peas in your garden? Want to save some money at the supermarket because man those sugar snap peas are expensive.

You will find a treasure trove of growing pea garden tips to help you get your green thumb. You will have so many peas that your old aunt’s Pea Soup recipe will be a dance in your mouth from your garden peas you grow.

How to Save Melon Seeds (Easy Cantaloupe Seed Saving Guide)

10/30/202109/29/2018 by Jeremy Starke

How to Save Melon Seeds (Easy Cantaloupe Seed Saving Guide)

You will learn a very easy technique on saving your melon seeds. Melon seeds saving ensure that you can grow the same melons as you did for the next year.

Extend your Harvest | 3 Amazing Ways of Preserving Food

10/30/202109/28/2018 by Jeremy Starke

Extend your Harvest | 3 Amazing Ways of Preserving Food

Last updated: 10/30/21

You made it through the growing season of your garden. By now you might have tons of tomatoes, peppers, and a bush full of basil that can pack a punch in your pesto sauce recipe.

You might have tomato salads and stir-frys every night of the week when you are picking your vegetables daily.

The 3 simple ways of preserving food are water bath canning, dehydrating food or drying, and Freezing. There are really several more ways of preserving, but these ways are pretty simple to do and can be done with equipment you may already have around your house.

How to Thin Carrots (2 Simple Ways of Thinning Carrots)

10/30/202109/22/2018 by Jeremy Starke

How to Thin Carrots (2 Simple Ways of Thinning Carrots)

Want to learn 2 simple ways on how to thin carrots. You will learn 2 simple techniques of thinning carrots that can be done in your container, pot, or garden beds. Thinning carrots is the process of removing some of your carrots plants out.

The carrots may be crowded as it is common with them because the seeds are really tiny and sometimes get broadcast too much together. Learning how to thin carrots will ensure that your carrots can grow to full maturity.