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The best vegetables to plant in November

Planting vegetables in November means growing your seedlings indoors, and some plants will fare better than others.
A variety of squash types set on a black table

6 types of gourds you should know this fall season

A pile of butternut squash with one cut in half to expose the inside of the squash

When is the best time to harvest butternut squash?

A basket with fall leaves and small gourds

How to dry gourds: Your complete guide

A beet on a table with carving tools, including scissors, strings, knives, and a small candle

8 fruits and vegetables you can carve that aren’t pumpkins

A variety of squash types set on a black table

Is a pumpkin a gourd: We have answers to this burning question

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How to plant pumpkin seeds: A step-by-step guide

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How to grow a coffee plant (and how many beans it can produce)

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This is how many pumpkins per plant you can grow

Winter squash plants

These are the 5 best squash companion plants (and the worst)

Red roma tomatoes on a table

Everything you need to know about growing Roma tomatoes

Ripe tomatoes on a vine

Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Let’s find out

Ginger root on a table

Add a kick to your cooking: How to plant and grow your own ginger

Feel like your garden and your meals might be missing something? Here's how to plant and grow your own ginger for that extra kick in your recipes.
Garlic bulbs and cloves on a table

This is when to harvest garlic

Garlic is a delicious plant to have in your garden, but when is it ready to harvest? Here's what you need to know about garlic harvest season.
A farmer carrying a crate of tomatoes

When should you pick tomatoes? We’ve got you covered

If you're feeling impatient or confused while waiting to harvest your tomatoes, this is the guide for you. Here's what to know about when to pick tomatoes.
Potatoes on the ground

Everything you need to know about harvesting potatoes

It can be hard to wait patiently for your delicious potatoes to be ready to harvest. Here's everything you need to know to have a great potato haul.
Ripe tomatoes on a vine

Why are my tomato leaves turning yellow? Troubleshoot with these great tips

If your tomato plant's leaves are turning yellow, it could be a sign of several problems. Here's how to figure out the issue, and how to fix it.
Blueberries on a bush

This is when blueberries are in season

Blueberries are delicious treats, but when can you expect to harvest them? If you're feeling impatient about your blueberry harvest, this is the guide for you.
Tomato plant preparing for harvest

9 tasty companion plants for tomatoes in your summer garden

Plant these tasty companions in your garden next to your tomatoes to get the healthiest harvest.
Strawberries on the vine at varying levels of ripeness

The 4 best strawberry companion plants (and the 4 worst)

Strawberries are tasty and easy to grow, and growing them with the right plants makes growing them even easier. Here are the best strawberry companion plants.
A row of clean spring onions

The spring onion plant is the perfect option for gardeners with too little space

If your garden is small, spring onions are a space-efficient option. Here's the care guide you need.
Ripe blackberries on the bush

Curious how you can grow your own blackberries? Here’s our complete guide

Blackberries have the perfect balance of sweet and tart, perfect for pies, jams, and more. If you want to grow your own, then this guide is for you!
A basket of freshly harvested garlic

The best (and worst) garlic companion plants

Garlic is a delicious and beneficial plant to add to your garden. This guide to garlic companion plants will tell you which plants it can grow next to.
Growing watermelon

The best (and worst) watermelon companion plants

Watermelons are delicious treats. They can take up a lot of space, but you can still grow other plants with them. Here are the best watermelon companion plants.
Cucumber vines flowering on trellis

How to pollinate cucumbers for your garden

If you’ve tried growing cucumbers, sometimes they don’t always produce so well. We'll tell you how to solve your pollination problems.
Harvesting broccoli

The best (and worst) broccoli companion plants

It can be tricky to find plants that grow well with broccoli, which is why we've assembled a list of nine broccoli companion plants to help you get started.
Pears on cutting board

When are pears in season? What you need to know

This is everything you need to know about when your homegrown pears are in season and ready for cooking and eating.
Jalapeno harvest

How to grow jalapeños from seed to harvest: Your complete guide

Learn how to grow jalapeños from seed for a successful harvest. Here's your simple guide.
A pair of morel mushrooms

How to grow morel mushrooms at home and save yourself tons of money

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about morel mushrooms, as well as a guide on how to grow and care for them.
Two cucumbers growing from a vine on the ground, with a yellow flower in front

Is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? The answer might surprise you

Most people know by now that tomatoes are technically fruits, but what about cucumbers? Here's what we know about this staple fruit/vegetable.
A striped zucchini growing on the vine

The best (and worst) zucchini companion plants

Planning your next garden and not sure what to plant beside your zucchinis? This guide to zucchini companion plants has everything you need to know.
Several ripe red raspberries on a vine

Grow these 6 unique companion plants for raspberries in your garden

There are certain plants that are great companions for raspberries. Find out which plants will help your raspberries thrive.
A person harvesting a yellow bell pepper

The best (and worst) pepper companion plants

Want to know what the best companion plants for peppers are? This guide has all the info, from which plants work best to which ones you should avoid.
Lemons and crystalized citric acid on a cutting board

What fruits have citric acid?

Citric acid is a hidden component of many fruits — but it's more important than you think
Cucumbers and tomatoes growing together

The best (and worst) cucumber companion plants

From fruits and vegetables to flowers and herbs, these are the best cucumber companion plants for you to grow - and the ones you should avoid.