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Vegetable Gardening
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Asparagus 
 Growing instructions for asparagus, "one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in the spring." Covers planting, care, harvesting, problems (asparagus beetle and asparagus rust), selection and storage, preparation and serving, and preservation. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/asparagus1.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Can a Vegetable Garden Save You Money?
This 2009 article focuses on ways to increase your chances of saving money by vegetable gardening, noting that it's "possible to spend a small fortune on a garden." Tips focus on selecting vegetables to grow (such as those that are expensive to buy in the grocery store), research and planning, and starting small. From Iowa State University Extension. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2009/mar/060201.htm Topics: Finance, Gardening Last updated Apr 30, 2009 Easy Gardening: Carrots
Illustrated guidelines for growing carrots in the home garden. Discusses soil preparation and planting, insects and diseases, and harvesting. From the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/easygardening/carrot/carrot.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated May 4, 2005 Hot Potatoes! — Planting Potatoes
Provides illustrated instructions for a simple potato growing method. Includes a video clip showing preparation and planting instructions and a link to a related article on unusual potato varieties. From the online version of Garden Gate magazine. http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/extras/52potatoplanting.php Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated May 27, 2006 Monticello: The Vegetable Garden
History of the vegetable gardens at the Monticello home of 3rd U.S. president Thomas Jefferson, who "grew 250 varieties of more than 70 different species of vegetables, precisely recording the details of their growth." Includes photos, a map showing the location of the vegetable garden terrace, and information about the restoration of the gardens. From the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. http://www.monticello.org/gardens/vegetable/ Topics: Gardening, The United States Presidency Last updated Mar 23, 2009 Planting Potatoes
This article and accompanying video provide information about growing, protecting, and harvesting potatoes. Also includes an article on colored potato varieties. From the online version of Organic Gardening magazine. http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-5-16-1348,00.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated May 16, 2009 Science Tracer Bullets Online: Kitchen Gardens
"The focus of this [bibliographic] guide is on the practicalities and history of kitchen gardening," which is the practice of growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs for use in the home kitchen. Includes books on subjects such as container gardening and gardening with children, journal titles, dissertations, subject headings, and selected links to Internet resources. From Science Reference Services, Library of Congress (LOC). http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/kitchengardenstb.html Topics: Gardening Last updated Mar 23, 2009 Square Foot Gardening (SFG)
"Square Foot Gardening is a uniquely simplified method of gardening that produces 100% of the harvest in only 20% of the space -- AND -- without all the hard work and drudgery of single row gardening." The site explains how to set up beds and has a regular column from the author and information on SFG applications around the world. Portions of the site are also available in several other languages. http://squarefootgardening.com/ Topics: Gardening, The Human Body Last updated Apr 7, 2004 A Taste of Gardening
This series on gardening basics features sections on garden planning, planting, growing transplants (planting dates for Chicago area only), composting, insect and disease control, herbs, and harvesting and storing vegetables. Includes handy charts describing how and when to harvest vegetables and herbs, and simple diagrams of a compost pile and vegetable storage systems. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/tog/ Topics: Gardening Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Vegetable Garden: Intensive Gardening Methods
Describes methods of gardening to make the best use of space and grow as much produce as possible, using raised beds, vertical gardening (such as trellises and poles), interplanting, close spacing, and succession and relay planting. Includes plant spacing recommendations and discusses "which crops bring the most value per square foot of garden space." From the Arizona Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/vegetable/intensive.html Topics: Gardening Last updated Feb 8, 2006 Vegetable Gardening in Containers
This illustrated article provides ideas for growing vegetables in containers such as pots and planter boxes. Discusses crop selection, growing media, fertilization, water, light, and diseases and insects. Includes planting charts and sample vegetable varieties for containers. From the Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/container/container.html Topics: Gardening Last updated Feb 7, 2006 Vegetable MD Online
Vegetable MD Online provides access to fact sheets produced by Cornell University's Department of Plant Pathology. Diseases of about two dozen vegetables and fruits are listed by crop. There is a photo gallery of diseased plants, news articles and disease alerts, a glossary of plant pathology terms, and links to vegetable IPM (integrated pest management) sites. http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/ Topics: Crops, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 14, 2002 Vegetable Research & Information Center: Broccoli
Collection of documents on broccoli, including broccoli production in California (also available in Spanish), production costs, integrated pest management, broccoli in the home garden, post-harvest handling of this vegetable, and links to related sites. From the University of California Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/veg_info_crop/broccoli.htm Topics: Crops, Gardening, Plants Last updated Feb 17, 2009 Vegetable Research & Information Center: Cauliflower
Collection of documents on cauliflower, including cauliflower production in California (also available in Spanish), production costs, integrated pest management, cauliflower in the home garden, post-harvest handling of this vegetable, and links to related sites. From the University of California Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/veg_info_crop/cauliflower.htm Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Plants Last updated Feb 17, 2009 Vegetable Research & Information Center: Spinach
Publications on spinach as a crop in California, including "Spinach Production in California," "Home Garden Spinach," post-harvest information, and the USDA crop profile for spinach. From the University of California Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/veg_info_crop/spinach.htm Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Plants Last updated Feb 17, 2009 Vegetable Research & Information Center
Vast quantities of information related to vegetables. Browse crops from artichokes to watermelon, or browse topics such as compost, food safety, pests, biotechnology, or soil. Find vegetable jokes (including potato haiku) in the section "History, Humor, Science Proj." Some content also available in Spanish. From the Department of Vegetable Crops, University of California. Searchable. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Plants, Poetry, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 27, 2005 Victory Gardens
Site for a "project funded by the City of San Francisco to support the transition of backyard, front yard, window boxes, rooftops, and unused land into organic food production areas. The SF Victory Garden program builds on the successful Victory Garden programs of WWI and WWII but redefines 'Victory' in the pressing context of urban sustainability." Features information about the garden planted in front of San Francisco City Hall in 2008 and a FAQ. http://www.sfvictorygardens.org/ Topics: Gardening Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Watch Your Garden Grow
A guide to growing, storing, and preparing vegetables. Features list of recommended varieties, information about when and how to plant, nutrition and health facts, tips for home preservation, and recipes for over 30 vegetables such as asparagus, beans, carrots, eggplant, okra, parsnips, pumpkins, rhubarb, and winter squash. Most material also available in Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/ Topics: Gardening Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Watch Your Garden Grow: Corn
Information about growing corn in the home garden, including discussion of planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Includes descriptions of yellow, white, and bicolor corn varieties. Also available in Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/corn1.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated Sep 14, 2009 White House Blog: Spring Gardening
This brief blog post from March 2009 announces the White House vegetable garden on the South Lawn, vegetables from which will be "cooked in the White House Kitchen and given to Miriam's Kitchen, which serves the homeless in Washington, DC." Features a downloadable diagram of the garden with vegetables and herbs that will be planted for the spring. From the White House. http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/03/20/Spring-Gardening/ Topics: Gardening, The United States Presidency Last updated Mar 23, 2009 Within These Walls... Victory Garden
Article about victory gardens, which were "vegetable gardens planted during the world wars to ensure an adequate food supply for civilians and troops." Features a bibliography, related links, and images. From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. http://americanhistory.si.edu/house/yourvisit/victorygarden.asp Topics: Gardening, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Mar 8, 2005 World Carrot Museum
This online museum is dedicated to "the humble carrot." It features history, recipes, growing information, crafts, activities for children, trivia, and other features. Nutrition section notes that the health content "is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a replacement for medical advice from your personal physician." From an enthusiast. http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Gardening Last updated Jul 29, 2009 |
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