Vegetable Gardening Tips » Vegetable Gardening http://www.ohmygarden.com A guide and resources for the ultimate vegetable garden Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Do Onions Flower? http://www.ohmygarden.com/do-onions-flower.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-onions-flower http://www.ohmygarden.com/do-onions-flower.html#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 03:04:38 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=534 Onions are biennials therefore they may flower in their second year if left undisturbed. It is best to harvest them immediately if you see them going to seed. Make sure you choose a variety that is suited to your region.

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]]> http://www.ohmygarden.com/do-onions-flower.html/feed 0 Parent and Child Gardening Bond http://www.ohmygarden.com/parent-and-child-gardening-bond.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parent-and-child-gardening-bond http://www.ohmygarden.com/parent-and-child-gardening-bond.html#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 02:48:09 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=509 Gardening can be a nice family activity that solidifies the relationship between a parent and their children. You have to keep things fun and don't make gardening all about hard work. Sure at times work needs to get done but don't forget to relish the moments when harvesting what you have grown.

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]]> http://www.ohmygarden.com/parent-and-child-gardening-bond.html/feed 0 Straw Bale Gardening http://www.ohmygarden.com/straw-bale-gardening.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=straw-bale-gardening http://www.ohmygarden.com/straw-bale-gardening.html#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 03:10:45 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=507 If your soil is poor you may want to try growing your garden in bales of hay. As the hay breaks down it releases heat and creates a good environment for your garden. Water drains through the bales very quickly so you don't have to worry about overwatering.

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]]> http://www.ohmygarden.com/straw-bale-gardening.html/feed 0 Time to get your Garden Started http://www.ohmygarden.com/time-to-get-your-garden-started.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-to-get-your-garden-started http://www.ohmygarden.com/time-to-get-your-garden-started.html#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:58:43 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=469 As the warmer weather starts getting hold of the country now is the time to start your garden. You must choose a plot of land if you have not already. Start turning the soil and adding manure and compost so you are ready when the last dangerous days of frost have passed.

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]]> http://www.ohmygarden.com/time-to-get-your-garden-started.html/feed 0 How to Get Your Kids Involved in Gardening http://www.ohmygarden.com/how-to-get-your-kids-involved-in-gardening.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-your-kids-involved-in-gardening http://www.ohmygarden.com/how-to-get-your-kids-involved-in-gardening.html#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:07:34 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=455 The key to getting kids involved in gardening is getting them started early. Have them do some basic gardening chores such as watering to get them interested in the garden. Then when it's time to harvest your vegetables have them pick the ripening fruit and vegetables.

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]]> http://www.ohmygarden.com/how-to-get-your-kids-involved-in-gardening.html/feed 0 Start a Garden at your School http://www.ohmygarden.com/start-a-garden-at-your-school.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=start-a-garden-at-your-school http://www.ohmygarden.com/start-a-garden-at-your-school.html#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:52:04 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=451 If your school doesn't already have a garden, you might want to consider starting one at your school. You will have to lay out a plan and get administrative approval so be prepared to do some work. You will have to figure out how to fund the garden, or apply for a grant.

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]]> http://www.ohmygarden.com/start-a-garden-at-your-school.html/feed 0 Companies will grow a garden for you http://www.ohmygarden.com/companies-will-grow-a-garden-for-you.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=companies-will-grow-a-garden-for-you http://www.ohmygarden.com/companies-will-grow-a-garden-for-you.html#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:10:34 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=436 If you don't have the time to get a garden started there are companies that can help you get started. They can offer services such as just setting up a garden as well as the full maintenance of a garden. It really depends upon someones needs, interests, and free time.

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]]> http://www.ohmygarden.com/companies-will-grow-a-garden-for-you.html/feed 0 New Trick to Store Potatoes http://www.ohmygarden.com/new-trick-to-store-potatoes.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-trick-to-store-potatoes http://www.ohmygarden.com/new-trick-to-store-potatoes.html#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:11:08 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=400 If you have too many potatoes in your garden and can't consume them all generally you can store them in a cool location. As an alternative you can overwinter them in the ground. To do this you need to properly mulch your potatoes.

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]]> http://www.ohmygarden.com/new-trick-to-store-potatoes.html/feed 0 Growing Brussel Sprouts http://www.ohmygarden.com/growing-brussel-sprouts.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=growing-brussel-sprouts http://www.ohmygarden.com/growing-brussel-sprouts.html#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:43:25 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=292 Growing brs.sel sprouts can be tricky since they can take a very long time to form. Therefore you might want to consider a shorter season variety especially if you live in a northern climate,

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]]> http://www.ohmygarden.com/growing-brussel-sprouts.html/feed 0 What is the difference between a Sweet Potato and a Yam http://www.ohmygarden.com/sweet-potatoe-and-a-yam.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sweet-potatoe-and-a-yam http://www.ohmygarden.com/sweet-potatoe-and-a-yam.html#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:07:25 +0000 AndreaFox http://www.ohmygarden.com/?p=286 Sweet potatoes and yams are commonly confused and the names are used interchangeably. However they are different and it is incorrect to call a yam a sweet potato and and vice versa. Yams are not commonly found in the United States.

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