Vegetable Garden Planning

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Updated: July 3, 2024

Soil Testing and Soil Testing Labs

Everything you need to know about soil testing.
garden soil in basket
Updated: March 21, 2024

How to Start a Vegetable Garden

6 basic steps to use to start a vegetable garden
assortment of vegetables in a basket
Updated: November 21, 2023

Vegetables for the Home Garden

Learn how to plan a vegetable garden, prepare the soil, select the best crops for success, and care for them.
tomatoes ripening on a vine
Updated: October 3, 2024

Extending the Vegetable Growing Season

Use floating row cover to protect plants and extend the growing season. If the soil is bare, plant a cover crop to improve the soil for the next season.
floating row cover protecting a crop in a community garden
Updated: July 18, 2024

Drip Irrigation

Drip irrigation for the home vegetable garden.
Drip irrigation
Updated: April 10, 2024

Fall Frost or Freeze Dates in Maryland

When is the first frost or freeze date in your location?
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Updated: April 10, 2024

Spring Frost or Freeze Dates in Maryland

When is the last frost or freeze date in your location?
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Updated: March 29, 2024

The Safety of Materials Used for Building Raised Beds

Answers to common questions about the safety of materials for building raised beds
Square foot garden built with wood
Updated: March 11, 2024

Planning a Vegetable Garden

Steps to planning a vegetable garden
Kitchen garden
Updated: November 21, 2023

Tipos de Huertos

Empezar un huerto en el suelo, en una cama elevada, o en un contenedor. 
plants growing in containers at a community garden