Fresh from the Garden

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101 How-Tos From Fresh from the Garden

11. How to Grow Rutabagas

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While less common than other vegetable crops, rutabagas make a wonderful addition to any backyard garden.

Time:

Several Months

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy
12. How to Grow Kale

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Kale is one of the hardiest plants around, making it a snap to grow in nearly every backyard garden.

Time:

Several Months

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy
13. How to Grow Greens

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Collard, mustard and turnip greens are all in the same family, but each has its own unique flavor. Grow them all to compare for yoursel...

Time:

Several Months

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy
14. How to Select the Right Hose for the Job

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Hoses are one of the most widely used garden accessories. Learn how to make the right choice when shopping for a new one.

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy
15. How to Grow Broccoli

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Broccoli is a slow-growing cool-season crop that yields delicious edible flower buds.

Time:

Several Months

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy
16. How to Grow Cabbage

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Cabbage is a delightfully crunchy vegetable that is easily grown in spring and fall.

Time:

Several Months

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy
17. How to Grow Brussels Sprouts

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Properly cultivated and cooked, Brussels sprouts are an autumn treat. These tiny cabbages grow on a stalk and mature in late fall.

Time:

Several Months

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy
18. How to Grow Cauliflower

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Cauliflower is a finicky cool-season vegetable. But with a little guidance, almost any backyard gardener can cultivate a bumper crop.

Time:

Several Months

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy
19. How to Make a Cucumber Trellis

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Cucumbers do best if grown on a trellis. By providing a structure you will get cucumbers that are more uniform in size and shape.

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy
20. How to Plant Herb Pots

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Fresh herbs are a requirement for many home cooks. By planting a variety of herbs in containers, anybody can enjoy the flavor of these ...

Cost:

$1 to $50

Difficulty:

Easy

About This Show

Planting the seeds of a successful gardening experience takes hard work. In DIY's Fresh from the Garden, you learn the basics of how to build, grow and maintain a successful vegetable garden. Each episode tackles a component of vegetable gardening by focusing on America's favorite vegetable, tomatoes, for example, or building raised beds. Host Joe Lamp'l also illustrates the classic gardening basics, and then he goes beyond the most commonly planted vegetables to demonstrate things such as incorporating a vegetable garden into the landscape and building a hydroponic garden. Joe Lamp'l sows his expertise so you can reap the benefits!