Charlie Nardozzi and the National Gardening Association editors want to make vegetable gardening fun and interesting, and […] The ubiquitous For Dummies series, ...

Growing vegetables on your balcony is not only rewarding but also a great way to ensure fresh, chemical-free produce at your fingertips. Even with limited space, certain vegetables thrive in ...

Lactuca sativa; 45 days to harvest. There are many types of lettuce, but for sheer speed, you can’t beat this one. Harvest-ready in six weeks, it comes in a variety of leaf colors and textures.

These are on public land and anyone can join to grow, maintain and harvest vegetables, fruits and flowers. Check with your local council or online to find your nearest one. Generally, each garden has ...

Growing vegetables may seem like a daunting task for newbies with little or no gardening experience, but the basics are easy to grasp — and the results can be rewarding, delicious and healthy.

Turnips. Turnips are a quick-growing vegetable which means that if you plant them this weekend you could expect a crop ready for harvest in as little as six weeks.

Gardening: Save £690 per year by growing your own vegetables - 3 tips for success FOOD price inflation has hit its highest level since 2008, with a further 10.5 percent rise in costs recorded in ...

Composting tips for dummies. ... Draper composts on a large scale, taking kitchen scraps from 15 cafes and restaurants and using the organic material to grow fruit and vegetables.