The Center for Science in the Public Interest placed sweet potatoes at the top of its list of healthy foods. High in carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, sweet potatoes are also rich in complex carbohydrates, an essential component of a healthy diet. Because a sweet … [Read more...]
Raised Bed Gardens vs. Traditional In-Ground Gardens – How to Decide
By Matt Gibson If you are just starting up a garden on a new property or just getting around to building your garden on an old property, you may be wondering about whether it would be more beneficial to build raised beds or to simply plant directly in the ground instead. … [Read more...]
Tangerines vs. Oranges, Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Most of us have a general idea of the distinction between oranges and tangerines. Both are in the citrus family and are common at the grocery store. Oranges are a broad category of tree fruits that includes several varieties of oranges including navel … [Read more...]
Determinate (Bush) vs. Indeterminate (Vine) Tomatoes, Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell As you’re shopping for tomato seeds or reading about how to care for different types of tomatoes in your garden, you’ll often see different instructions in seed catalogs for determinate and indeterminate tomato varieties. As these terms aren’t defined … [Read more...]
Vegetable Garden vs. Flower Garden: How to Choose
By Matt Gibson Trying to decide between a vegetable garden or a flower garden? Let's look at the differences between vegetable gardens and flower gardens and talk about the pros and cons of each type. Then we can talk about a third option, interplanting! Interplanting is the … [Read more...]
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