Growing Food

Let the culinary and horticultural experts at My Garden Life help you bring the joy of gardening into your kitchen with tips on growing food; from vegetable and herb gardening to fruit trees.

Common Squash Diseases and Pests

Common Squash Diseases and Pests

Learn to recognize squash diseases and squash pests and how to prevent them from doing damage to your plants and produce.
Tips for Growing Watermelon in Containers

Tips for Growing Watermelon in Containers

Growing watermelon in containers is possible even if you only have a small space with which to work. Grab our top tips!
All About Growing Peppers

All About Growing Peppers

Pests and Diseases of Cucumbers

Pests and Diseases of Cucumbers

When to Harvest Garden Vegetables

When to Harvest Garden Vegetables

Vegetable Companion Planting Chart

Grab the Companion Planting Chart download to help you understand what to plant where in your veggie patch.

Preserving Your Summer Harvest

Preserving Your Summer Harvest

Learn more about the variety of ways homegrown fruits and vegetables can be preserved for use long after the harvest season has ended.
Throw a Summer Garden Harvest Party

Throw a Summer Garden Harvest Party

Ideas and tips for a backyard blowout that features the fruits, herbs and vegetables from your summer garden harvest.
4th of July Creamy Potato Salad

4th of July Creamy Potato Salad

This recipe will WOW the hungry crowds at your 4th of July picnic with its patriotic colors, refreshingly crisp texture and delicious taste.
Patriotic Berry Smoothie

Patriotic Berry Smoothie

This healthy, three-layered smoothie is the perfect treat for showing off your Independence Day spirit. Easy to make in just minutes with strawberries, blueberries and bananas.
Top 10 Tomato Pests and Problems

Top 10 Tomato Pests and Problems

Here's expert advice on how to keep your tomatoes healthy and prevent the 10 most common problems with tomato plants.
Pollination Charts for Fruit-bearing Trees and Shrubs

Pollination Charts for Fruit-bearing Trees and Shrubs

Some fruit trees and shrubs cannot pollinate themselves, or if they can, then it's not highly effective. Use these charts as a guide to find the perfect pollinators for apples, pears, cherries, plums and blueberries to ensure a large harvest of fruits.
8 Tips for Growing Your Own Strawberries

8 Tips for Growing Your Own Strawberries

Growing your own strawberries is easy! Follow these eight simple tips to get your garden off to a great start.
Vegetable Garden Companion Plants

Vegetable Garden Companion Plants

Find out which vegetable companion plants can help each other grow better and which can cause harm when planted nearby.
Mixed Green Salad with Grapefruit and Cranberries

Mixed Green Salad with Grapefruit and Cranberries

This recipe is a perfect blend of fruits and greens, plus includes directions for a quick, easy-to-make dressing.
Mint Fruit Salad with Fresh Berries

Mint Fruit Salad with Fresh Berries

A refreshing fruit salad with a touch of mint.
Super Bowl Party with Gourmet Finger Foods

Super Bowl Party with Gourmet Finger Foods

Super Bowl Sunday is filled with football and food. This year kick it up a notch with gourmet finger foods.
Freezing Summer Favorites

Freezing Summer Favorites

The basics steps for preparing and storing garden fresh tomatoes and herbs for quick, easy use later.
frost map with dates

Frost Map with Dates

USDA zone finder with zip code search and maps

USDA Zone Finder

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Plant Library

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