Top 100 Vegetable Gardening Projects

1. 1. 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. 2. Making Compost

   The gardening experts at DIYNetwork.com share tips on making compost.

3. 3. 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.

4. 4. Vertical Gardening With Tomatoes

   DIY Networks experts discuss two popular ways of growing tomatoes vertically.

5. 5. How to Grow Jerusalem Artichokes

   

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   Jerusalem artichokes are members of the sunflower family that are grown for their edible tubers, which taste similar to artichokes.

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   Several Months

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   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. Block Planting Vegetables in Beds

   The gardening experts at DIYNetwork.com share tips on growing vegetables in beds.

7. 7. Growing Legumes

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   Pea and bean crops require less fertilizer than other vegetables because their roots are home to bacteria that take nitrogen from the a...

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8. 8. To-Do List for Fall Gardening

   October and November are good months to do some gardening and landscaping. DIY Network outlines just a few things a gardener could or s...

9. 9. Tips for a Raised-Bed Vegetable Garden

   DIY Network experts give tips on growing vegetables in raised beds. It takes less space, while allowing vegetables to be grown closer t...

10. 10. Understanding Tomato Diseases

    The DIY experts explain how to cope with tomato diseases in your veggie garden. Avoid problems with nematodes, blight, blossom end rot ...

11. 11. Tips on Growing Leeks, Scallions and Chives

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

12. 12. Growing Cucumbers Vertically

    Cucumbers feel right at home growing vertically, either on a trellis or in a tomato cage, say DIY Network experts.

13. 13. How to Build a Simple Fence Around a Vegetable Garden

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    If your yard gets much use from kids and pets, protect your veggie garden with a fence made of bamboo stakes and string. Though it won'...

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    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. How to Grow Tomatoes in a Hanging Basket

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    You don’t need a whole garden to grow tomatoes. Certain varieties of cherry tomato plants will grow beautifully in hanging basket...

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    Several Months

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

15. 15. How to Grow Tomatoes

    

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    Tomatoes are the most popular home-grown vegetable in the country. Follow these instructions for a bumper crop of the delicious fruit.

    Time:

    Several Months

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy