Adele's Gardening Tips

If you want to know how to grow vegetables on roof tops, you have a few things to consider. One of the most important aspects of growing vegetables is water. There is no garden where the soil can’t get enough water. So if you are planning on growing vegetables, it’s critical that you have a…

Indoor vegetable seeds are your secret to growing your own vegetables. There are many ways to cultivate vegetables and some methods are more convenient than others. For example, hydroponics has become popular over the last few years because it is a method that does not require a lot of work. All you need to do…

When growing vegetables in grow bags, you can easily control the amount of light that is let into the growing environment. You can grow vegetables almost year round if you wish to do so. All that you need to provide for your plants is a good growing medium such as vermiculite or perlite. These two…

There is one question that I get asked a lot – how big does my vegetable garden need to be before I start planting? The short answer to this question is – never grow vegetables in a pot until you have at least one plant in mind. This sounds simple in theory, but many first…

The best way to plant cucumbers is in the early summer. Cucumbers usually need a lot of sun but will tolerate partial shade. There are also other beneficial things you should do such as fertilizing them before you plant them. When growing them from seed, it is best that you plant them into a sunny…

For those who are familiar with Mediterranean gardening, you will no doubt notice that the majority of your garden plants are trees. This is not always a bad thing because they provide lush, colorful blooms for your garden. However, some people have a dislike for the look of trees growing in their backyards. If you…

With spring planting almost behind us, it’s time to start thinking about how to grow green globe artichoke. These beautiful plants come in several different varieties, including purple, lilac, white, red, and yellow. They’re also called artichokes because of the leafy leaves they have. Growing these plants is very straightforward, especially if you follow some…

If you want to grow a garden of broccoli and cauliflower but don’t have the time or patience to develop your own garden from start to finish then maybe growing vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower from seed is right for you. There are many ways you can go about doing this. One way would be…

Cabbage production is best when the seedlings are in pots. The soil should drain well and provide good drainage. Good lighting and watering are important. The best weather conditions to plant cabbages are spring and fall. When planting the brassicas variety of cabbage, it is best to be sure they are transplanted at the correct…