Vegetables

Not sure what to plant next to your beans this year? Gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon lists 35 plants that work well with pole or bush varieties of beans so you can reap the benefits of companion planting.

Are you thinking about planting tomatoes and radishes in your garden this year, and wonder whether these two plants can be planted together? Saving space in the vegetable garden is always a plus. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will explore the ability of these two plants to cohabitate in the garden.

Have you ever wondered how some gardeners manage to have abundance all season long and manage to keep their garden disease and pest-free? In this article, gardening expert Jenna Rich walks us through the importance of succession planting, which crops you should try planting this way, and the benefits of this process, so you have crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes to eat all summer long.

Tomatoes and squash are garden staples. But do they perform well as companion plants? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if these two popular vegetables should be planted near one another in your garden, or if there are better options.

Are you thinking about planting corn and tomatoes in the garden this season? Have you wondered whether these two plants make good neighbors, or are better off with some space between them? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores the relationship between corn and tomatoes to determine whether they make good companions or not.

Do spinach and cucumbers belong planted together in the garden? Do these two vegetable garden favorites belong next to each other, or is it a bad idea? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if cucumbers and spinach make good companion plants, or if there are better options for each plant.

If you want an herb garden, don’t let limited space get in your way. Thyme is a beautiful and delicious perennial herb that grows great in pots or containers! In this article, gardening expert Danielle Sherwood tells you how to get a bounty of thyme, even in a patio pot.

Radishes are a fun and easy crop from seed to harvest. Try them in containers for a fast-germinating portable veggie option you can grow anywhere. In this article, we’ll tell you what you need to know to grow epic radishes in containers!

It’s gardening season, and gardeners everywhere are busy growing, planting, and taking care of fruits and vegetables. If you are hoping to grow both tomatoes and eggplant, you may be wondering if you can grow them together, or would they grow better in separate areas of the garden? In this article, we will take a … Read more

Thinking of adding some hot peppers to your garden this season? There are many different types you can grow, depending on your local climate. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares her favorite types of hot peppers you can grow in your garden, organized by BTUs.

Thinking of planting sweet potatoes near your tomatoes this season? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at if this is a good idea, or if there are more beneficial companion plants for both of these vegetables.