Plant Problems
Companion Planting: What Actually Works and What’s Folklore
Which companion planting ideas have real evidence, which only work under certain conditions, and which are folklore, plus practical pairings that help.
Planting & Seeds
Choosing crops, starting seeds, spacing and planting methods for productive vegetable gardens.
Planting & Seeds
When to Start Seeds Indoors: A Frost-Date Guide
How to time indoor seed starting from your last frost date, crop by crop, plus lights, seed-starting mix, hardening off and fixing seedling problems.
Planting & Seeds
Square Foot Gardening vs. Row Gardening: Which Grows More?
An honest comparison of square foot and row gardening: yield per square foot, setup costs, weeding and watering, and which suits your garden.
Planting & Seeds
10 Easiest Vegetables for First-Time Gardeners
Ten forgiving, productive vegetables for your first garden, with planting times, spacing and tips, plus a starter plan for one 4x8 raised bed.
Planting & Seeds
How to Plant Garlic in Fall: A Step-by-Step Guide
When to plant garlic for your region, hardneck versus softneck, planting depth and spacing, plus spring care, harvest timing and curing.