Vegetable Gardening Tips

Starting Seeds Indoors

Good Sources of Information UConn Extension Center Cornell University Vegetable Growing Guides Cornell's Vegetable M.D. Online

Growing Vegetables in Containers Article 1 Article 2 Article 3

It's very satisfying to grow lettuce. It's an easy crop, takes no effort to grow (other than to pick it!) and it likes cool weather, so it's something you can harvest in June while you're waiting for your other veggie plants to produce. You can start it from seeds or buy seedlings in 6-packs. Woodland Gardens sells a variety of types of lettuce. Lettuce also makes a very pretty border along a flower garden while you're waiting for your summer annuals and perennials to really take off. Here's some info from the U. of Illinois Extension about growing lettuce.

Late Tomato Blight info sources
	Tomatoes are a delicious crop for our home gardens. If you run into any problems growing them, here are some good places to find information. The Cornell University website is full of good information, and this Texas "Tomato Problem Solver" site has great photos that help you diagnose the problem.

Zucchini - an easy, prolific, worthwhile summer crop. Here's some info from the UConn Extension Center about growing squash.

Plant Fall Vegetables The vegetables that grow well in early spring also grow well in the fall. We usually seed broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, lettuces, so that you can grow new crops for fall and winter meals. Click on the photos for specific growing info.