Southern peas (Vigna unguiculata), also known as cowpeas, black-eyed peas or crowder peas, are technically beans, not peas. Like green peas (Pisum sativum), they are legumes, fixing nitrogen in the soil and enriching it for later crops. Unlike green peas, they thrive in hot … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Making Fresh Garden Pesto
Growing Pesto Ingredients Classic pesto is made with basil, garlic, olive oil, cheese and nuts. Nuts and olives require a lot of time and the right climate to grow, but the other two ingredients are easy for home gardeners. Basil is a warmth-loving, frost-sensitive annual … [Read more...]
8 Best Seed Companies for Organic Gardeners
Each year as winter wanes, gardeners are deluged with catalogs full of glossy photos and alluring descriptions of seeds. But now shoppers also like to browse them online. We've pulled together our top picks for seed companies and their catalogs and web sites. Here's why: Some … [Read more...]
How to Grow Broccolini
Broccolini is a trademarked hybrid between American standard broccoli and a Chinese broccoli called gailan. Instead of forming one large head it bears many small tender side shoots, which have a subtle sweet flavor with peppery overtones. Broccolini stems don't have to be peeled. … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Pineapple Indoors
Ready to learn how to grow a pineapple plant indoors? Because let's face it, what's not to love about pineapple? One sweet, juicy bite reels your senses right into a more tropical version of life. Aside from its sunny flavor and the beachy mental imagery, pineapple is packed … [Read more...]
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