Vegetables

Vegetables tend to be one of the most rewarding and favorite crops for the outdoor gardener. This section of the site focuses on growing vegetables from seeds to harvest.

Here you will find tips for all kinds of vegetables, including lettuce, tomatoes (which are technically fruits!), snow peas, and more.

We love growing all kinds of neat plants in our garden, so you’ll even find a few unexpected stories – like How to Grow a Popcorn Plant from Seed!

Find out tips and follow our adventures in zone 6 vegetable gardening here in Pennsylvania. As always, share with us any tips on growing veggies as well as any requests for your burning garden questions!

What to Do with Tomatoes after Harvest + Prep & Storing
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What to Do with Tomatoes after Harvest + Prep & Storing

Growing tomato plants often leads to baskets of tomatoes to enjoy or share. If you’re wondering what to do with tomatoes after harvest, here’s a list of suggestions! First, though, consider which types of tomatoes you’re growing. Some, like cherry tomatoes, work great for snacking and salads. Others like beefsteak tomatoes are wonderful for slicing…

Transplanting Cucumber Seedlings: Replanting Cukes Outside

Transplanting Cucumber Seedlings: Replanting Cukes Outside

After starting cucumber seeds indoors, you’ve got to harden off the plants and then replant them outside. Transplanting cucumber seedlings into the ground is pretty easy, as long as you follow a few simple rules. Rule #1 – Don’t transplant cucumber seedlings without first acclimating them to the outdoors. Rule #2 – Choose a cool…

Asparagus Companion Plants – What to Plant (and What to Avoid)
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Asparagus Companion Plants – What to Plant (and What to Avoid)

As a perennial vegetable, asparagus is a convenient crop to grow. Plant it once and well cared-for asparagus crowns can live and produce for decades! Sounds good, right?! Now let’s find some asparagus companion plants to make the most of your garden space. Since asparagus crowns stay in place and the ferns and spears come…

Lettuce Companion Plants: What to Grow Near Lettuce
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Lettuce Companion Plants: What to Grow Near Lettuce

Lettuce plants in the garden don’t tend to take up much room and they’re great for sticking in small, unfilled spaces. Consider the best lettuce companion plants to make the most of your gardening spaces. Create a salad garden with different lettuces and a variety of plants that grow well together with lettuce. Start early,…