When it comes to patio plants, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are popular picks. But don't shy away from root vegetables. Beets (Beta vulgaris) are often overlooked. Besides their deep jewel-tone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plant beets in well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix and a container that's at least 8 inches deep. Sow seeds 3–4 weeks before ...

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Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow your own vegetables, especially if you're working with limited space. Whether you have a small balcony, a patio, or even just a sunny windowsill, ...

This week, in our unheated greenhouse, we seeded heirloom beets into living soil blocks set in trays. We also planted optimism that the concrete floor, buckets of rainwater and humidity domes will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Want the satisfaction of growing a little produce at home without the backbreaking hassle of tilling an entire garden plot? Try ...