Top 100 Growing Projects

1. 61. Harvesting Tips for Squash and Pumpkins

   Protect your squash crop from pests and disease: Let the DIY Network experts show you what to look for and how to treat your plants to ...

2. 62. A Passion for Purple: The Lavender Farm

   DIY Network offers lavender planting, pruning and harvesting tips.

3. 63. Allium Family: Leeks, Garlic

   The gardening experts at DIY Network share information about leeks and garlic in the Allium family.

4. 64. Growing a Lawn (04:06)

   

   Learn from a pro how to plant a healthy new lawn.

5. 65. How to Grow Edamame

   

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   Edamame is a popular Japanese snack. Grow your own delicious and nutritious crop by following these simple directions.

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   Several Months

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   $1 - $50

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   Easy

6. 66. Kid-Friendly Gardening (01:00)

   

   When gardening with children, consider a few fast-growing plants.

7. 67. Growing Runner Beans

   

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   Runner beans grow best in rich, fertile soil, so prepare your site by digging in plenty of organic matter at least two weeks before pla...

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8. 68. How to Grow Parsley

   

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   Parsley is more than just a garnish, it is fresh-tasting herb adored by professional and home cooks. Luckily, it’s easy to grow.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 69. How to Grow Beets

   

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   Beets are prized for their sweet and earthy flavor. They are a cool-season crop that matures in about two months.

   Time:

   Several Months

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 70. Shade-Loving Herbs

    The DIY Network experts share their top picks for herbs that can make do on four or fewer hours of sun each day.

11. 71. Growing Alliums

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    Alliums include onions, leeks and garlic and are strongly-flavored and simple to grow on free-draining soils.

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12. 72. Growing and Harvesting Kohlrabi, Yardlong Beans and White Eggplant

    DIY experts offer some growing tips and harvesting hints to help maximize the yield of kohlrabi, yardlong-bean and white-eggplant crops...

13. 73. Tips on Growing Leeks, Scallions and Chives

    DIY Network experts offer tips to help you grow the best leeks, scallions and chives.

14. 74. Cucumber Types

    DIY Network experts talk about the different types of cucumbers and show how easy it is to plant and grow these cool, crisp veggies.

15. 75. Growing Exotic Outdoor Orchids (00:01:00)

    

    Orchids are added to an under-window ledge for an exotic outdoor look.