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Add This To Your Tomato Garden To Help Them Grow Bigger And Stronger

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0000

When it comes to growing big, healthy tomatoes, this might be a lesser-known gardening trick. It doesn't involve fertilizers or watering techniques.

13 Unique Heirloom Peppers You Need To Plant In Your Garden ASAP

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

If you're looking for some truly unique heirloom peppers, consider these plants that bring a variety of colors, flavor, and heat levels to your garden.

Onions Are Hungry Plants: Here's The Best Fertilizer For A Bigger Harvest Than Ever

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Growing onions at home can be a big money saver since they are the base of so many dishes. Here's how to fertilize them correctly for a bumper crop.

Stop Throwing Out Dryer Lint: Use It To Help Your Veggies Grow

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Dryer lint just might be a useful addition to your veggie garden, though you'll want to consider what's gone into it and where the lint will be going.

Plant This Easy To Grow Veggie Near Your Peppers And Watch Them Flourish

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0000

With the cost of peppers at the grocery store, we bet more people than ever this season are growing their own. Here's a great companion plant.

17 Foods That Are Cheaper To Grow Than Buy

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0000

Grocery prices have been impacting the cost-of-living in a dire way these last few years, and so begs the question: what foods should you grow instead of buy?

Plant These Beautiful Flowers Next To Your Peppers For A Bigger Crop Than Ever

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0000

Not only do these lovely flowers offer a bit of an aesthetic boost to your garden, but they can do quite a lot to help your peppers grow big and strong.

Forget Banana Peels: This Underrated Kitchen Scrap Will Help Your Veggies Grow So Much Bigger

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0000

One particular kitchen scrap could have quite a lot of goodies in store for your compost, eventually helping boost your soil and homegrown veggies.

Use This Fertilizer On Your Squash To Help Them Grow Bigger Than Ever

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Squash can grow impressively large, but they're hungry for fertilizer throughout the growing season. Here's the right kind to choose for maximum growth.

Peppers Vs Tomatoes: Which Are Easier To Grow?

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0000

If you're a beginner gardener and you want a confidence boost right away, you'll want to choose an easy veggie to grow. Here's how to choose between these two.

Before You Plant Your Veggies, Test Your Soil With This Mason Jar Hack

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

It turns out the type of soil you have might not be the best growing environment for every kind of vegetable. Here's an easy way to find out the basics.

The Best 5 Areas In Your Yard To Plant Herbs

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Herbs look pretty and smell amazing no matter where you plant them, but some locations are better than others. Here's where we recommend planting.

Grow Bigger Veggies Than Ever With This Ancient Plant Pot Watering Hack

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0000

If you're looking to improve your garden watering setup, look to this ancient hack that uses a terracotta plant pot, some water, and the power of science.

The Squash Harvesting Trick For A Better Yield Every Year

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0000

To really increase the yield of your garden's growing squash plants, consider this harvesting trick that gets started relatively early in the season.

This Cornstarch Hack Makes Planting Carrots And Other Veggies A Breeze

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

A simple cornstarch mixture may be all you need to finally get a good crop of carrots and some other veggies growing happily in your garden this year.

The Easy Way To Tell When Your Carrots Are Ready For Harvest

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Home-grown carrots can be a delicious veggie, but taste and texture and dependent on knowing just the right time to pull them from the ground.

Planting These Next To Your Lettuce Will Help Them Grow Bigger Than Ever

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0000

Some thoughtful companion planting can help your lettuce not just grow, but thrive in your garden this season. These are the best plants to consider.

7 Veggies You Should Never Plant Together In Your Garden

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0000

If you're a beginner gardener it's important to know which vegetables you should avoid planting together, as it makes a huge impact on yield and health.

Grow These 12 Cucumber Varieties For The Best Homemade Pickles

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0000

Looking to start making your own pickles with cukes from your garden? There are plenty of varieties to choose from that will pickle beautifully.

Extend Your Vegetable Garden Harvest With This Essential Tip

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0000

The approaching end of growing season doesn't have to mean your garden is totally closed, as it's possible to extend vegetable harvests with this key tip.