http://eastwordnews.com en-us Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:16:27 GMT Daily feed of articles http://eastwordnews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=242&ArticleID=4760 Even though the weather is not yet warm, hopefully you are giving some thought to this year’s vegetable garden while we endure these cold days.  If you haven’t considered planting vegetables because you think it might be difficult, take heart!  Many vegetables do well in Oklahoma because we have such wonderful sun and heat during our summers, and many of our favorites are easy to grow.  Peppers, both sweet and hot, cucumbers, and squash are all good candidates for your garden.  So let’s look at what conditions you need and discuss which varieties you may want to grow. Vegetable gardens need three basic conditions.  First, they need full sun, at least 6 – 8 hours of direct sun a day.  Next, they will need plenty of water; because most vegetables aren’t very tolerant of drought, you’ll need to water them during dry spells.  The closer your garden is to water, the easier it will be for you.  Finally, they need good soil; most vegetables do best in moist, well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter, like compost or peat moss.  Remember that it is best to start small if you are just beginning to garden; usually a 10 x 10 plot is perfect for most family needs, or, if you prefer, many varieties of vegetables also do well in containers on the patio or deck! Life Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:13:00 GMT