Category Archives: Vegetable Gardening

Growing Carrots In The Organic Garden

Growing carrots in an organic garden is not difficult if you have the right climate and soil. Carrots like loose soil without too much clay, with pH of between 6 and 7. They are happy in cool (but not frosty) weather and they like plenty of water. They grow well in a temperate climate that … Continue reading

Starting A Vegetable Patch

If you have ever considered starting a vegetable patch in your garden, you should stop thinking about it and get into action. There are many benefits to cultivating your own selection of vegetables, which will benefit you and the rest of your family. Here are just a few things that might help you to get … Continue reading

Benefits of Building a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden

Building a raised bed vegetable garden is similar to growing plants in containers but on a much larger scale. In a raised bed the plants are contained (useful when growing creeping varieties like mint and strawberries) while still allowing the roots to penetrate into the ground. Planting a raised-bed garden not only gives your lawn … Continue reading