Question: Why is my kale flowering? Should I still harvest the leaves? -Pam W. Answer: Kale sprouts flowers, or bolts, typically in its second year, just after winter is over and warm weather starts to return. How fast your kale bolts depends on how quickly the weather warms, … [Read more...]
What can you not plant near kale?
Question: What can you not plant near kale? I'm not sure how to design my vegetable garden and I know I want to plant kale and tomatoes. -Kenny T. Answer: Although kale has lots of beneficial companion plants, there are some things that just shouldn’t be planted near your … [Read more...]
How do I freeze kale?
Question: How do I freeze kale? Do I need to blanch it first? -Pamela T. Answer: Freezing your kale allows you to store it for much longer than refrigerating. Blanched kale can be frozen for eight to 12 months. Without blanching, kale can be stored for just four to six weeks, … [Read more...]
22 Different Gardening Methods, Clearly Explained
by Bethany Hayes When you start gardening for the first time, you’ll find different kinds of gardening methods, and you might become confused by all the different terms used. Gardening lingo feels like speaking a foreign language at times, but if you want to find the right … [Read more...]
8 Eggplant Growing Mistakes to Avoid (and Solutions)
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever noticed there are some plants you see in almost every garden? It’s normal to see tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, squash, and cucumbers. One plant which is becoming a new staple in the garden is eggplant. If you’re considering adding it to … [Read more...]
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