by Jennifer Poindexter Do you like to have fun with your food? Some people enjoy cooking with colorful foods because they find it to be creative and gorgeous. Other people like to cook with more colorful foods because of the different vitamins they contain. The more colors … [Read more...]
What is the difference between potting soil and potting mix?
QUESTION: What is the difference between potting soil and potting mix? Sometimes I see information online where they recommend one, and sometimes the other. Does it even matter? Yolanda W ANSWER: Potting soil and potting mix are terms typically used interchangeably. Therefore, … [Read more...]
What is the best fertilizer for gardens?
QUESTION: What is the best fertilizer for gardens? There are so many different types and brands and I'm totally confused. Eliza H ANSWER: When you look at any fertilizer, you should notice three numbers. These numbers represent how much nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are … [Read more...]
How Should Raised Beds Be Oriented?
QUESTION: I’m setting up my first raised bed garden, and I need to know how to orient the beds. Should they run east-west or north-south? ANSWER: There are a few rules of thumb you can refer to when you’re plotting out a raised bed garden. However, the very best way to … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take to Grow Carrots From Seeds?
QUESTION: I’d like to grow my own carrots this year, and I’d like to know when to start expecting a harvest. How long will it take me to grow my own carrots? ANSWER: Most carrots take between 50 and 80 days to mature, counting from the date the seed was planted. Some can take … [Read more...]
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