Growing things in containers is just plain unnatural Published: Jun. 02, 2024, 6:45 a.m. By Bill Finch ...

“Rue can stunt basil’s growth due to allelopathic effects, [which are] plant chemicals that inhibit the growth of nearby ...

If you want to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins or squash you’ve got to think big. This is a 15-gallon container and it’s the smallest I would consider for these super-hungry plants ...

Melons and most other food crops are full-sun plants that require at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light per day to be productive. Leafy greens will also grow in areas with lower light.

Two key ingredients for raising melons are heat and well-adapted varieties. Although our growing season’s temperatures can vary year to year, there are things we can do to increase heat, which ...