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...]
Straw Bale Gardening 101: An Introduction
by Joel Karsten Are you sure that’s a garden?… It looks like you’re bringing goats into your backyard! What do you suppose your neighbors will say when they see you watering a bunch of straw bales lined up in your back yard this spring? The first question is usually, “Are … [Read more...]
How to Grow Kale: Including Three Favorite Ways to Prepare Kale
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...]
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