It is springtime, the time of the year when everybody goes through the seed catalog to plan for the year’s garden. It is relieving to have a cup of coffee with seed catalogs and a pen to jot down the varieties for upcoming season. Such a joy of garden planning. What if I told you…
Category: Vegetables
Growing Cucumber in Balcony Garden
If you are short on garden space and have decided to growing food in your balcony – cucumbers should be on the list for you. It is easy to grow cucumber in a balcony garden setting. In this article I am going to explain everything you need to know to grow your cucumbers in small…
Radish
Radish is a cold weather / fall crop and is really easy to grow for beginners. Some varieties of radish can be harvested in 30 to 50 days. The edible portion is the root. The tender leaves are also edible. They grow well in containers also. Start the seeds indoors or sow them directly about…
Growing Beetroots
Beetroot is a root vegetable that comes in different size and colors, but mostly in red. It is packed with nutrition. The deep red color adds an unique color to the recipes. The leaves can also be used in a salad or stir-fry. The pigments that give red color to beets are called Betalains. This…
Beans : 3 Minute Overview
Beans are warm weather plants and a must have in any backyard garden.. Runner beans produce bright red flowers which brightens the garden along with edible pods which is a win-win. Bees like to buzz around the flowers which is good for pollination. Here is a quick description on how to plant, grow, and harvest beans in your garden. Seed starting: It is…
5 BEGINNER GARDEN VEGETABLES
If you are new to Gardening and interested in growing your own vegetable garden, this is the article for you. In this article I have listed 5 plants which are suitable for novice gardeners. These are hardy plants and can tolerate some level of beginner mistakes. These are also great plants for your kids to…
Lettuce : 3 Minute overview
Lettuce is an easy growing leafy vegetable suitable for the newbie gardener. Lettuce is a cool season crop that typically grows well in early spring and fall. It can also be grown indoors in container as a winter crop. This overview gives you a brief idea on how to plant, grow, and harvest lettuce in…
Growing Container Tomatoes
Growing tomatoes in container is fun and satisfying (rewarding too!!). They are one of the most used vegetable in our kitchen. Tomatoes are not the easiest plants to grow. Pests and critters like your tomatoes as much as you like them. Here are my tips for growing your own container tomatoes, based on my experience growing them on…