By far the most popular food plant grown in hobby gardens in America is tomatoes. Tomatoes grow in gardens, on porches, patios, and even flower beds. Growing tomatoes is easy, fun, and tasty. Container growing is a little different than in-ground growing; however, so many are … [Read more...]
How to Prune Tomatoes
By Julie Christensen More has probably been written on how to prune tomatoes than almost any other vegetable gardening task. Unfortunately, advice on pruning tomatoes is usually vague, conflicting or downright confusing. The truth is, tomatoes don’t absolutely have to be pruned. … [Read more...]
Is This Mushroom Edible? 10 Identification Resources
A few generations ago, spring and summer meant mushroom foraging for many families. As centralized food sources became more common, people relied less and less on home gardens and wild foraging for food. In recent years, though, mushroom foraging has seen a resurgence in … [Read more...]
Growing Potatoes in Containers: A Roundup of the Best Ideas
by Julie Christensen Potatoes, taters or spuds -- whatever you call them -- there’s never been a better time to grow them. Potatoes are widely available in grocery stores and reasonably priced, but there’s something magical about growing them at home. First, the plants … [Read more...]
List of Mushroom Varieties from A to Z
Looking for types of mushrooms? Whether your interest in mushrooms lies in commercially grown varieties, wild mushrooms, or perhaps both, mushrooms are among the most fascinating of plant life. Edible mushrooms are packed with antioxidants and lend an earthy flavor to almost any … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 439
- 440
- 441
- 442
- 443
- …
- 584
- Next Page »