There is no better feeling in the world than walking into your own garden and picking a big, red, juicy tomato off of the vine. Slicing into the gorgeous fruit and putting it onto your sandwich can be almost as satisfying as eating it. Homegrown, vine ripened tomatoes are one of … [Read more...]
Storing Squash
Squash is a favorite and easy vegetable for gardeners to grow in their backyard gardens. There are numerous varieties of both summer and winter squash. Both are actually grown in the summer. How to Harvest Squash Summer squash should be picked while small, never any larger than … [Read more...]
Storing Onions
Storing onions is not that difficult and they will last for about six months if done properly. Nobody ever wants to take the time to grow fresh produce only to have it rot away before it can be eaten. It’s a waste of time and money when our homegrown vegetables go to waste. … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Okra
It is believed that Okra had its beginnings in Africa and has spread throughout the world to places such as the United States and Japan. And, okra was cultivated by the Egyptians as far back as the times of Cleopatra. Okra can be enjoyed in many recipes. During World War II okra … [Read more...]
How to Support Your Tomatoes
You don’t have to stake tomatoes in order to get a decent crop, but it’s a good idea. Staking saves space, but more importantly it keeps fruit off the ground, where it is vulnerable to damage from insects and diseases. Plus, it’s easier to harvest supported plants than to hunt … [Read more...]
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