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Growing Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts can really divide a crowd. They’re the type of veggie you don’t just sort of like–you either love them or hate them. I’m on the “love them” side of the fence, and why not? They’re...
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Growing Broccoli
Broccoli is delicious raw or cooked, and with its cancer-preventative properties, it’s hard to find a good reason to ignore this vegetable! This cool-weather crop grows best in spring or fall, and is...
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Growing Cilantro (Coriander)
Native to the Mediterranean, cilantro (or coriander) is a necessary flavor for a variety of ethnic cuisines. Although it looks similar to parsley, cilantro’s aroma and flavor is very distinctive. The...
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Growing Parsley
Parsley is one of the most common herbs grown in herb gardens. Its leaves can be used as a flavoring or as a garnish, and it’s also a natural breath neutralizer. Try chewing on a parsley sprig to get...
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Growing Turnips
Okay, you’re thinking turnips, and you’re thinking bland. You may be surprised to know that new turnip varieties are packed with flavor and not the same rock-hard tuber that you’re thinking of. What’s...
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Growing Cucumbers
Cucumbers add a fresh garden flavor to salads and slaws and are used in a number of beauty products and treatments. There are a great number of cucumber varieties available for home growing. Whether...
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Soil Inoculants
Legumes are well-known for fixing nitrogen in the soil, but what most people don’t know is that they need a little help to create the best soil benefits. This helper is soil inoculant. Inoculants are...
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Soil Types
Soil is an amazing natural resource, providing everything plants need to grow and prosper. All soils contain some level of air, water, organic matter and mineral content. When it comes to gardening,...
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Tubers
A tuber is a plant structure that stores energy and nutrients. Although they generally grow underground, they aren’t exactly roots. While roots can take in nutrients, tubers only store it, making many...
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First and Last Frost Dates
Knowing when to expect frost is a huge factor in figuring out what to plant and when to plant it. Use this frost chart as a guideline for planning your spring and fall gardens. The frost chart below...
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