Gardening Articles
Keith Poche’s Raised Bed Planter
When the fish aren’t biting, why not bite into a homegrown tomato instead? That’s Elite Series pro fisherman Keith Poche’s philosophy. When he’s not traveling across the country for fishing tournaments, Keith enjoys spending time outdoors in the garden. Keith … Continue reading
How to Make Bath Salts with Lavender and Rosemary
The soothing scents of rosemary and lavender enliven our gardens and kitchens, but the usefulness of these and other aromatic herbs doesn’t stop there. Handmade soaps, scrubs, and salts bring herbs into your bath as well, with soothingly satisfying results. … Continue reading
The Basics of Tomato Flavor
One of life’s simple pleasures is a juicy bite of ripe homegrown tomato, with sweet and tart flavors blending magically on the tongue. So what is the best tasting tomato? It depends! Tomato flavor comes from a mix of plant … Continue reading
Hot and Sweet 4 x 4-foot Pickling Garden
Pickled sweet peppers, pickled hot peppers, pickled cucumbers—this garden is designed especially for you pickle lovers! Dill and onions round out your favorite pickling recipes. Plant this garden in late spring after your last frost date as cucumbers and peppers … Continue reading
Heirloom Tomato 4 x 4-foot Garden
Variety is the spice of life, so why not spice up your tomato garden with a selection of heirloom tomato varieties? Heirlooms are known for their unique colors and flavors. Plant this garden in late spring after your last frost … Continue reading
Fresh Tomato and Pesto 4 x 4-foot Garden
When you have fresh tomatoes and basil, you can create amazingly simple and satisfying summer meals, like pesto and tomato pizza. But basil isn’t the only herb for pesto. Add oregano and parsley to spice things up. Plant this garden … Continue reading
Spacing in the Garden
Vegetable garden spacing isn’t an exact science. How do you know how far apart to place your plants? First, check the plant tags. The spacing requirements listed generally refer to traditional rows and to the distance from the center of … Continue reading
What is an Heirloom? What is a Hybrid?
In the world of veggies, two words can tip emotional scales: hybrid and heirloom. Some gardeners staunchly favor one over the other. Many plant both. Learn the difference and decide for yourself. Bonnie Plants offers both hybrid and heirloom varieties. … Continue reading
What Size Pot?
Resist the urge to plant in a too-small pot. How do you know what size is best? Generally, the bigger the better. Use our guide for the minimum pot size for many vegetables and herbs. This guide is for one … Continue reading
What Can I Grow in a Pot?
When you need a tomato or a pinch of fresh basil, nothing is more convenient than stepping out the kitchen door to your container garden of vegetables and herbs. Containers will go anywhere as long as there is a source … Continue reading
