Sweet corn is one of the all time favorites of gardeners everywhere. But sweet corn is not the easiest vegetable to get started growing in your garden. Here are a few ideas on how to get started planting sweet corn and helping it to germinate quickly.

Okra is somewhat an acquired taste, but it’s popular in many warmer parts of the country because it will tolerate the southern heat well, and can be incredibly prolific as well. It can grow to heights of 6 feet or more, and can bear daily once it gets going. Here are some tips for how to get okra growing in your vegetable garden.

A fall garden is a great choice in many parts of the country. In the south you can grow some vegetables that won’t mature well in the heat of the summer but do much better maturing in late fall. While some nurseries don’t really carry that much stock in the late summer and you may have to start your own vegetables using peat pellets or peat pots, it can be quite rewarding.

If you are just getting started with you home garden, you’ll want to be sure to pick some crops that are easy to grow and give you a good chance of successfully getting crops from your first time garden. Here’s a look at 12 garden crops that most beginning gardeners can easily grow.

Some parts of the country are not blessed with a long spring growing season. For those areas it’s necessary to plant at least some crops that like warm or hot weather. Here’s a look at several warm weather favorites for the garden.

One type of vegetable that is not grown as often as it should be is celery. Celery is not as hard to grow as many people think. Here are some tips on how to grow celery.

Growing lettuce is a great way to start vegetable gardening. It’s relatively easy, and yields a quick crop as well. Here’s a quick look at how to grow lettuce in the garden.

Garden gypsum can have a positive impact on the drainage of heavy clay or compacted soils. While it’s not a cureall for soil problems, garden gypsum can be used effectively in some garden soils.

You’ve spent a lot of effort pruning and trellising your grapes, and now they are almost ready to pick. But you aren’t sure when to pick your grapes. Here’s some tips on identifying when it’s time to harvest your home grown grapes.