Learn all you need to know about growing peppers in your garden. From starting peppers from seed, to growing tips, and when to harvest.
Gardening
Looking to start a garden or grow more of your own food? You’re in the right place!
This gardening section of The Free Range Life is filled with practical, real-life tips for growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs—no matter your experience level.
Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to improve your harvests, you’ll find guides on seed starting, soil health, companion planting, pest control, and more.
These articles are designed to help you grow a thriving garden and take one more step toward food self-sufficiency. Browse below to explore all things gardening!
Gardening for Beginners: 11 Tips for a Successful Start
Gardening can sometimes seem like an overwhelming venture for those just starting out. So if this is your first year gardening- or if you are a beginner who was seriously overwhelmed last year- here are 11 tips for beginning gardeners to reduce wasted time, energy and resources as well as prevent getting in over your head.
Gardening For Beginners
Gardening for Beginners: 11 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
5 Tips for Starting Seeds Successfully Indoors
Garden Spacing: How Far Apart Should Plants Be in Your Garden
23 Tomato Growing Mistakes Made by Beginning Gardeners
How to Grow Guides By Crop
Quick Start Guide to Growing Peppers in Your Garden
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Tomatoes
How to Grow Broccoli from Seed
How to Grow Lettuce from Seed in Your Vegetable Garden
How to Grow Watermelon in Your Garden
Growing Basil in Your Backyard Garden
The Ultimate Guide for Growing Squash in Your Garden
How to Grow Carrots from Seed
Companion Planting Guides by Crop
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Cucumbers
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Tomatoes
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Squash
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Cabbage
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Garlic
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Peppers
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Potatoes
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Basil
How to Control Pests Naturally
How to Control Cucumber Beetles Organically
7 Ways to Get Rid of Squash Bugs in Your Garden- Naturally!
How to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms Naturally
How to Use Trap Crops to Deter Pests in the Vegetable Garden
Disease, Deficiencies, and Other Problems
How to Prevent Late Blight in Your Garden
Soil Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Fix Them
8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Garden Soil for Free
Most Common Seed Starting Problems- and How to Fix Them
All Gardening Articles
How to Grow Watermelon in Your Garden: From Seed to Harvest
Nothing beat homegrown watermelon! Learn how to grow watermelon in your vegetable garden, plus how to start from seed and when to harvest.
The Best Companion Plants for Peppers in Your Backyard Garden
Companion planting can help your garden grow better. Learn which crops make the best companion plants for peppers in to improve flavor and deter pests!
The Best Potato Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Companion plants can help improve your garden organically. Learn which are the best potato companion plants to grow alongside your potato bed!
Growing Rosemary in Your Herb Garden- Indoors or Out!
Rosemary is an aromatic, evergreen herb that is a staple of any herb garden. Learn everything you need to know about growing rosemary in your garden or home!
How to Grow Lettuce from Seed in Your Vegetable Garden
Lettuce is a great, easy to grow crop for any area. Learn how to grow lettuce from seed in your own backyard vegetable garden or container garden!
The Ultimate Guide for Growing Squash in Your Garden
Growing squash is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow. Lear everything you need to know about growing squash in your vegetable garden .
The Best Eggplant Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Companion planting with your eggplant can help your plants grow better. Learn what the best eggplant companion plants to plant for the best results.
The Best Essential Oils for Gardening (+ Recipes)
Did you know you can use essential oils to help your garden grow better? Learn how to use essential oils for gardening plus recipes to get you started!
10 Fabulous Types of Winter Squash to Grow (and Eat!)
Did you know there are more 100 different types of winter squash? Read about my top 10 favorite winter squash varieties and find a few new ones to grow- and eat!
The Best Squash Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Learn which are the best squash companion plants to plant with both winter and summer squash varieties for a better harvest and less pests
How to Control Cucumber Beetles Organically
Cucumber beetles may not seem as destructive as squash bugs, but they can still cause lots of problems. Learn how to control cucumber beetles naturally!