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.

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!
10 Types of Pumpkins to Grow

10 Types of Pumpkins to Grow

Look at the different types of pumpkins you can grow! Pumpkin varieties can be white, green, blue, mini, large and unusual shapes.
Best Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

Best Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

5 Tips to Max Out Your Summer Tomato Harvest

5 Tips to Max Out Your Summer Tomato Harvest

Edible Plants for the Flower Garden

Edible Plants for the Flower Garden

Vegetable Companion Planting Chart

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

Leafy Greens – Fall-friendly Crops Extend the Harvest Season

Leafy Greens – Fall-friendly Crops Extend the Harvest Season

Leafy greens love the cool temperatures of spring and fall. They’re easy and fast to grow and the perfect crop for beginning vegetable gardeners.
Use Your Summer Harvest: Fresh Tomatoes 5 Ways

Use Your Summer Harvest: Fresh Tomatoes 5 Ways

If you're looking for new ways to use your tomatoes, try some of these ideas!
Tips for Tomato Caging, Staking and Pruning

Tips for Tomato Caging, Staking and Pruning

These tips require very little effort but can have a big effect on the health of your tomato plants and the quality and timing of your harvest.
Grilling with Fresh Herbs

Grilling with Fresh Herbs

Use herbs from your garden to add layers of flavor to grilled foods. A fresh supply of herbs make the tastiest marinades and rubs.
Edible Landscaping: A New Trend in Outdoor Living

Edible Landscaping: A New Trend in Outdoor Living

Adding edible plants, berries and fruits to your traditional garden scheme is a clever way to add beauty as well as reduce your food costs.
Growing Herbs and Vegetables for Pets

Growing Herbs and Vegetables for Pets

Most house pets can enjoy a range of fresh foods as part of their overall diets. Many of the herbs and vegetables among these foods are quite easy to grow in containers.
Cool Weather Spring Vegetable Containers

Cool Weather Spring Vegetable Containers

Taste-full style, easy and close at hand.
Plant a Family Vegetable Garden

Plant a Family Vegetable Garden

Enjoy some low-stress family time, fresh air and outdoor exercise - along with fresh, tasty food – by growing a family veggie garden.
Herbal Tea from your Windowsill

Herbal Tea from your Windowsill

Growing your own herbs for tea is an easy and inexpensive windowsill project that rewards you with great taste and the meditative moments that come with prepping, brewing and sipping.
5 Reasons to Grow Your Own Radishes

5 Reasons to Grow Your Own Radishes

Find out why you should grow your own radishes. The #1 reason being, a radish is one of the easiest and fastest vegetables to grow.
Simple Steps to Freeze and Store Vegetables

Simple Steps to Freeze and Store Vegetables

If your vegetable garden is producing more than you can use in your weekly meals (lucky you!), then follow these steps to freeze and store your extra harvest to use over the next 8-12 months.
Plant a Salsa Garden

Plant a Salsa Garden

Plant a salsa garden in a garden bed or containers and you'll have the basics on-hand to prepare and eat your favorite recipe on a regular basis.
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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