Dig It! Your Gardening Questions, Answered
Master gardener and author of "Vegetable Gardening Wisdom" Kelly Smith Trimble answers commonly asked vegetable gardening questions to help you have a bountiful harvest every season.
Beans, Sunflowers and Garlic
Kelly gets to the root of protecting vegetable plants from pets and pests.
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Beans, Sunflowers and Garlic 03:25
Kelly gets to the root of protecting vegetable plants from pets and pests.
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Celery, Cicadas and Fertilizer 03:44
Kelly reveals the tricks to growing celery and fertilizing organically.
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Herbs, Tomatoes and Snap Peas 03:28
Kelly digs into questions about blooming herbs, tomatoes and snap peas.
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Broccoli Pests and Potato Bags 03:53
Kelly digs in to questions about broccoli pests, potato bags and radishes.
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Kid-Friendly Planting + Herbs 04:16
Kelly answers questions about gardening with kids and one-pot herbs.
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How to Harden Off Your Seedlings + The Best Soil for Veggie Gardens 03:49
Kelly Smith Trimble answers questions about transitioning seedlings and soil types. Plus, Kelly demonstrates how to transplant leeks and onions she's been growing indoors.
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How to Start Seeds + What to Do for Leggy Seedlings 04:08
Eager for spring? So are we. Kelly Smith Trimble answers viewer questions about seed starting indoors.
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What Can I Plant Now? 02:15
In the series premiere, Kelly Smith Trimble answers questions about inexpensive produce that can be grown in late winter and early spring.
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What's Eating My Cabbage and Broccoli? 03:12
Plus, Kelly Smith Trimble has good news for an HGTV editor who spotted mushrooms growing in her vegetable garden.
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How to Start Raised Beds 02:24
Master gardener and author of "Vegetable Gardening Wisdom" Kelly Smith Trimble thinks inside the box with this garden that is great for beginners.
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When to Plant Garlic + Growing Veggies Indoors 03:10
With winter on the way, Kelly Smith Trimble (joined by her adorable nephews) share herbs they're growing indoors in a hydroponic gardening system.
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How to Regrow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps 09:09
Kelly Smith Trimble reveals which vegetables can easily be regrown from scraps.
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When Are Root Vegetables Ready to Harvest? 04:06
Master gardener and author of "Vegetable Gardening Wisdom" Kelly Smith Trimble answers questions about planting seeds and harvesting root veggies.
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How to Harvest Brussels Sprouts + Tips for Freezing Vegetables 03:53
Kelly Smith Trimble suggests growing beans in late summer for a gardener in the northeast and IDs pests on a tomatillo plant.
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Help! I've Got Lush Leaves, But No Beans or Tomatoes 02:57
Plus, Kelly Smith Trimble shares fall crops you can start planting in late summer.
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How to Hand-Pollinate Squash 03:08
Kelly Smith-Trimble share solutions for subpar summer squash and tips for what to do with bolted herbs.
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Help for Dying Lavender and Zucchini Plants 05:18
Kelly Smith Trimble answers questions about growing herbs from seeds, getting rid of squash borers and making compost at home.
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Which Vegetables Can Tolerate Extreme Heat? 03:16
Learn why your tomatoes cracked and see how a food scale can make harvesting watermelons easy.
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Nasturtium Growing Pains + Powdery Mildew 03:23
Plus, Kelly Smith Trimble answers a fall gardening question from "Flip or Flop Atlanta" Anita Corsini.
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Growing Sweet Potatoes in a Bag + Can You Grow Food From Grocery Store Scraps? 03:07
Plus, Kelly Smith Trimble troubleshoots common sweet pepper problems.
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When to Pick Winter Squash + Preserving Tomatoes 03:30
Plus, Kelly Smith Trimble provides herb garden suggestions for a problem area in designer Brian Patrick Flynn's home in the mountains.
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What to Look for in a Trellis + To Mulch or Not to Mulch? 05:41
Kelly Smith Trimble answers question about kid-friendly container gardening, mulch and small-space gardening.
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How to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms and Squash Pests 05:52
Plus, Kelly Smith Trimble shows you how to make chive blossom vinegar.
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Can You Grow Cucumbers in Containers? 04:12
Kelly Smith Trimble shares expert tips for treating powdery mildew, proper garden watering techniques and the trick to a successful cilantro harvest.
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Slugs, Tomato Suckers and Regrowing Scraps 03:27
Learn how to keep slugs out of your garden and regrow plants from grocery store veggie scraps.
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The Secret to Growing Carrots + RX for Unhealthy Tomato Plants 03:24
Kelly Smith Trimble answers questions about carrots, tomatoes and fertilizing indoor herbs.
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When to Pick Cucumbers + Combating Blossom-End Rot 02:56
Plus, Kelly Smith Trimble debunks Epsom salt and shares tips for one of her favorite, easy-growing vegetables: beans.
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Recycled Garden Markers 06:28
Kelly makes the garden even greener with these upcycled plant markers!
Meet the Master Gardener
Kelly Smith Trimble
Kelly is the senior editorial director for HGTV.com and author of the book "Vegetable Gardening Wisdom." A master gardener, she focuses on growing vegetables, cooking and preserving. Kelly also spends her time hiking, backpacking and doing almost anything else outdoors. She likes vintage and eclectic design where everything has a story.
