Kale is a particularly easy and rewarding crop for the home gardener. It's a nutritional powerhouse, rich in vitamins A, C and B6, as well as, minerals and dietary fiber. It's also a long-lived low-maintenance crop, cold hardy and not very prone to disease. Last but not least … [Read more...]
How to Grow Rat-tail Radish
Believe it or not, rat-tail radishes are not used explicitly in large, bubbling, black cauldrons by evil-doers who are looking to cast a spell. In spite of their rather unfortunate name, they are quite a lovely vegetable plant. While most radishes are harvested as edible root … [Read more...]
How to Grow Jerusalem Artichokes
We've all been cautioned to not judge a book by its cover. Jerusalem artichokes are one veggie not to judge by its name. Jerusalem artichokes are native to North America and not to the Middle East, as its name would imply. And rather than being a relative to the globe-shaped … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Better Results Growing Strawberries
Strawberries are a versatile little fruit. From cereal/salad topper to smoothie flavoring to tart pastry filling, this is a fruit you can incorporate into breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverage, or dessert. In addition to packing a bounty of Vitamin C, you’ll also get 5% or more of … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Grasshoppers in the Garden
If your vegetable garden beds are surrounded by grass, your crops may get visitors: grasshoppers. If grasshoppers make their way to your veggies, you’ll begin to notice holes in your crops’ leaves and partially eaten produce. If very large numbers are present, you may lose your … [Read more...]
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