How To Grow Upside Down Tomatoes

How To Grow Upside Down Tomatoes

In recent years growing tomatoes upside down has became a really popular way to enjoy sweet vine ripened tomatoes. It’s an ideal choice for anyone that has limited space. Because the tomatoes are grown in a hanging container, you can grow them almost anywhere. While you can purchase upside down tomato kits, you can easily make your own for free.

When you are choosing tomato plants, bear in mind that you need to use the smaller varieties that are suitable for growing in a container. Choose healthy plants that are well established and about 6 inches tall. Avoid plants that blooms or fruit. While it might seem like plants that have already started to produce fruit might give you a earlier yield, it actually might delay harvest.

Choose a bucket or container based on how large the variety of tomato you choose grows. You need a sturdy bucket that has…

July 7th, 2010 by Indoor Gardener 
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Grow Your Own Sweet Juicy Strawberries

Grow Your Own Sweet Juicy Strawberries

There’s few things that can match the juicy sweetness of a fresh picked strawberry. That sun ripened taste just can’t be found in your local grocery store. Growing your own strawberries is very rewarding. You can eat them still warm from the vine, in a favorite dish or pie, or you can make delicious home made strawberry jam.

Strawberries only grow about 6 to 8 inches in height and spread to around one foot. So, they don’t require a large amount of space to grow. In fact, you can even grow strawberries in a window box, hanging basket or other container. They produce long runners that bloom with pink or white flowers which eventually turn into a delicious strawberry.

In areas that experience mild winters, strawberries can be planted in the last summer or fall for a wonderful spring harvest. In areas with harsh winters, you will need to wait…

July 2nd, 2010 by Indoor Gardener 
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Grow Healthy Vegetables And Increase Harvest

Grow Healthy Vegetables And Increase Harvest

Growing your own vegetables provides a lot of wonderful benefits. You can lower your grocery bill substantially. Home grown vegetables are healthier and have a much better taste than store bought vegetables. And, you get to glow with pride when everyone is commenting on how beautiful your garden is and how much they love the taste of your harvest.

One of the best ways to have healthy garden plants is to know what each plant needs. Some plants require more light, more water and more fertilizer than others. Do your research and learn what type of conditions are best for each plant you want to grow. Most vegetable plants have to have at least 6 hours of sun each day. However, there are plants that need a full 8 hours of sun.

If you have long periods without rain, make sure that you water your garden. Most vegetables need at…

June 18th, 2010 by Indoor Gardener 
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