Vegetable Planting

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How to grow broccoli

Growing broccoli is more straightforward than you might think. The version of the vegetable that is most widely commercially available in stores is actually called calabrese, but you can also try purple or white sprouting broccoli for an exotic look.

Prepare your beds

The secret of all successful vegetable gardening is good quality soil. Your plants ideally need a sticky textured soil that will drain well, but also one that is rich in nutrients.

If you have not been blessed with the best quality soil around, you can Read the rest of this entry »

A great video with the editor of Organic Gardening magazine discussing what organic vegetable gardening is all about and how to get started.  A great beginner video!

Organic vegetable gardening is gardening without the use of potentially harmful pesticides and fertilizers that are often used on the larger commercial vegetable gardening sites. You are of course still going to have to get rid of pests, but there are many ways to do this without having to resort to chemicals. Organic gardening is all about growing your vegetables as naturally as possible, which in turn is healthier for you.

The type of climate you have, and your soil type will effect the vegetables that you will be able to grow successfully. The amount of rainfall you have will also play a part in deciding on the right vegetables for your organic garden, as some vegetables require lots of water, whereas others need hardly any at all. Read the rest of this entry »