Planting peas marks the beginning of the garden in most cases. Peas are normally the first out due to the fact that they are so hardy. They like cooler soil temps and can withstand mild frost. That being said, there is not much gain by starting too early since they will just lay dormant or [...]

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable for home gardeners and many ask “When to plant tomatoes?”. If you are planting your own seeds then you need to start them 4 weeks before they are ready to transplant outdoors. If you are buying transplants from the store then you need to wait until after your last [...]

It has been over 3 years of testing now and we are ready to come out of beta and to begin selling the service. I know this maybe a disappointment for those that like free things, but for all those that have supported VegeNag thus far, the service will always be free. In fact, you [...]

I am always anxious to get my plants out as soon as possible and sometimes it is imperative given the contraints of the seasons. It is important to not get complacent after you have planted, particularly in the Spring. Most of us are aware of frost free dates and how they affect when you should [...]

This year I am trying a new method of planting seeds indoors called soil blocks. I read about this method in a book called “The New Organic Grower” which I enjoyed very much and would recommend reading. I show you how to make soil blocks and share with you some of my experience doing it. [...]

When the days get cooler (and shorter), it is now a good time to prune some leaves from your tomato plants to help sunshine reach the fruit. The warmth helps ripen it. Consider also severing the outer roots of your plants, with a shovel, in random places – about a foot away from the stem. [...]

Harvesting should be in full swing about now (depending on where you live) so it is a great time to begin considering your plan for fall and winter seasons. Begin or continue composting garden/lawn wastes as you tidy for winter. You could also sow a green manure crop such as crimson clover, vetch or field [...]

You have been growing cucumbers and you finally harvest a few. Then you slice one up, stick it in your mouth and quickly spit it out due to the bitter taste. I have done it and it made me mad. So what to do about it? Let me see if I can help. First, why [...]

Well, after a number of years we are now alive and kicking. I hope you all love the service. Let me know what you think of the new interface and additional features. We are committed to continually add new features and making this service better and better as time goes on. You can still get [...]

VegeNag.com is coming out of beta testing on Monday. This means that free accounts will be limited on the vegetable selections. It will also mean the complete redo of the plant manager. One of the new features will be displaying the next event for each vegetable. Be sure to sign up before Monday so that [...]