When I first started gardening, I had absolutely no idea what zones referred to.  I was often asking the question, “Why can’t I have that plant?  I mean, I like the flower, I have the right amount of shade or sun, the right amount of everything to have that plant, so why can’t I?” The [...]

The environment and conditions of this region lend themselves well to numerous crop choices. The first factor to consider when determining what to plant is the amount of sunlight that your garden bed will receive. Many crops require at least five hours of full sun each day to thrive. Other crops, like cabbage, lettuce, beets [...]

Vegetable gardening in southeast Florida corn fields produces 20 per cent of the nation’s fresh vegetables. Unknown to most people, Florida is the major producer of fresh sweet corn in the United States. While rotating fields, vegetable gardening in southeast Florida corn fields can produce peppers, tomatoes, greens and herbs. However, it is becoming more [...]

Vegetable gardening can be done virtually anywhere, but vegetable gardening in Florida has some extra benefits.  The warm weather that the state enjoys means that temperatures should allow gardening year-round.  This lack of snowy weather makes vegetable gardening in Florida a constant source of foods.  Of course, the plants you grow are subject to the [...]

You’re thinking about planting roses for your garden or to decorate outside around your house. If you want to spruce things up a bit, but are not too sure how to go about it, and then read about a few tips that will guide you on your journey of rose planting. It’s not that hard [...]

Desert vegetable gardening is a truly challenging hobby for the avid gardener. Southwest gardeners will be the first to tell you that desert vegetable gardening has its biggest dilemma in the weather. The weather is predictable, it’s hot, hot, hot! But after accepting this fact of nature, buying a good farmer’s almanac and following these [...]

When gardening, you need to take into consideration the area you live in.  Though some plants can be grown in a variety of places across the United States, differing climates can affect the growing season for plants.  When planning on vegetable gardening in East Tennessee, keep in mind that differing elevations and cooler climates will [...]

For those trying their hand at vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest, the unique weather of the area can lead to some wonderful results with plants.  The way the ocean helps to keep temperatures from getting too cold and the rain that falls easily throughout the year means long growing seasons and healthy crops.  If [...]

What type of roses should you grow?  Should you go with the popular Hybrid Teas or the hearty, far reaching Climbing Roses?  Well, before you go with any type of rose, do your research. When planting roses, save yourself some sorrow and pick roses that will grow well where you live.  If you run out [...]

The sultry South, which is an apt description of the southern part of the United States, is not only made famous by its love of jazz and blues, its folklore and literature, as well as its cultural luminaries, but also its humid and hot climate and its dazzling display of flourishing flora.  Who does not [...]