Vegetables & Herbs - GardenForum

What’s the best way to keep my basil thriving in indoor winter conditions?

Since I've moved to Oslo, I’ve been experimenting with indoor gardening, especially with herbs like basil that I love! I've had mixed results so far. ...

How do I create a pollinator-friendly vegetable garden?

I love supporting pollinators, and I've been thinking about how to integrate my passion for flower gardening with my new vegetable beds. I’m in a subu...

What's the best way to propagate basil for my community garden?

I'm really excited about expanding my community garden in Nairobi, and I've been thinking about starting some new basil plants from cuttings! I've tri...

What are the best organic fertilizers for boosting heirloom bean growth?

I’m just starting to explore ways to enhance my soil health and I’d love to know more about organic fertilizers for my heirloom beans! I’ve been focus...

What are the challenges of growing organic seeds in shaded areas?

I'm facing a unique challenge in my garden where certain areas receive limited sunlight due to nearby trees. While I've successfully cultivated bonsai...

How can I enhance the flavor of my heirloom peppers during growth?

Hi everyone! I'm absolutely loving my journey with heirloom peppers, but I want to make sure they taste as incredible as possible. I've heard about bo...

How do heirloom peppers' flavor profiles vary based on local soil types?

I'm currently experimenting with heirloom peppers in my urban garden in Portland, Oregon, where the soil has a unique mix of clay and volcanic ash. I'...

How can I extend the growing season for my balcony veggies?

Living in Tokyo, I feel like my growing season is way too short! 🌤️ I’ve got some herbs and tomatoes that I absolutely love, but as the temperatures d...

How can I optimize lighting for my indoor microgreens setup?

I'm currently growing microgreens indoors in a small apartment in San Francisco. I've tried using a couple of different LED grow lights, but I'm not s...

What's the best way to harvest herbs to encourage regrowth?

My herb garden consists of various herbs, including mint, chives, and basil. I want to ensure that when I harvest, I'm not just taking away the leaves...

What challenges should I expect when growing heirloom beans indoors?

I'm mostly an indoor gardener with a passion for hydroponics, but I've never attempted growing heirloom beans before. I’ve successfully cultivated a v...

How can I tell when heirloom peppers are ripe?

Hi friends! I’m really enjoying growing heirloom peppers this year, but I’m a bit confused about when to harvest them. I've already had a few grow, bu...

How to effectively cross-pollinate heirloom varieties for seed saving?

As an environmental scientist who values genetic diversity, I've recently become fascinated by the concept of cross-pollinating heirloom seeds to enha...

Best Practices for Pollination of Heirloom Peppers in Hydroponic Systems?

I'm currently experiencing challenges with pollinating my heirloom pepper plants in my hydroponics setup. I’ve noticed that while the flowers are form...

How can I improve the yield of my microgreens in limited space?

I've started growing microgreens in my community garden plot, but I'm facing some challenges when it comes to yield. The space is limited, and I want ...

What's the best soil mix for my raised vegetable beds?

I'm really excited about my new raised vegetable beds! I live in Southern California, and I've been gardening for a while, mainly focusing on flowers ...

Are heirloom peppers more susceptible to diseases than hybrids?

As a former botanist, I'm always fascinated by the genetic diversity of plants, especially heirloom varieties. I’ve been carefully nurturing a few hei...

Best strategies for irrigation in raised vegetable beds?

As I continue refining my gardening practices, I want to focus on optimizing irrigation in my raised vegetable beds. My garden in California can exper...

How can I incorporate heirloom beans into my companion planting scheme?

I'm super excited about expanding my backyard garden here in Toronto! I've mainly been focusing on herbs and veggies, and I just learned about compani...

Can I create a rotation system for continuous microgreens production?

I'm really passionate about sustainable gardening, and I want to establish a continuous supply of microgreens. Currently, I’m growing a few types but ...