Articles for tag: Bell Peppers, Tomato Cages

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How to Grow Bell Peppers

I have been growing Bell Peppers for several years, and I always getting asked “how I do it”, so I thought I’d share some tips. First things first, you need to decided what type of Bell Pepper you want to grow. There are several types on the market to choose from such as the Red ...

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How to Grow Edamame (Soybeans)

If you are as addicted to popping steamed, salted edamame into your mouth as a snack during movies or football games, and you’re a gardener, consider growing edamame (soybeans) in your garden. They are a low-maintenance plant that will not only produce plenty of pods for you to munch on, but, like all beans, they ...

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Tips and Secrets for Growing Big Tomatoes

Do you want to grow big tomatoes like the tomato record-holders do? It’s going to take hard work and dedication, but you can grow huge tomatoes yourself. Having the right soil, mulching, watering, pruning and fertilizing properly are all part of growing whopper tomatoes. Learn it all here. Did you know that the record tomato ...

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How to Grow Tomato Plants Upside Down

Today, there are quite a few nice upside down planters available on the market that you can purchase. However, I realized that it is really easy and much more fun to make your own upside down tomato planter. Best of all, it is less expensive. For starters, for each tomato plant, you’ll need a sturdy ...

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Ten Easy PVC Garden Projects

PVC is one of the easiest materials to work with. Paint or stain it any color to match your indoor or outdoor garden. This year, I found PVC to be my bestest friend. I use it to make just about anything I need, such as tomato cages, cold frames, a folding table and more. Here ...

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Heavy Duty Tomato Cages

Tired of flimsy store-bought tomato cages falling over and are too short to support a tall tomato plant? In this article you will learn how to build your own heavy duty tomato cages. The same tomato cages that many farmers rely on to keep their tomato plants supported and growing throughout the season. There is ...

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Easy Project: How to Make Tomato or Pole Bean Cages

Vegetable gardens can take up a lot of space, especially when planting things like tomatoes, pole beans, peas, and squash. To make more efficient use of the existing space we had, our family built a series of wire cages that allow vegetables to grow up instead of out. These tomato cages are made of welded ...