Have you always wanted to start a vegetable garden? Do you dream about the benefits of growing your own produce? Is it something that you keep putting off? You’re not alone. Many people hesitate jumping into practical gardening because they fear that they will fail miserably, … [Read more...]
Grow Lettuce Year Round
If you live in a temperate climate, it's possible to enjoy a variety of fresh lettuces all year long...from early spring straight on until the end of winter. From an organic gardening standpoint, the best features of lettuce include the facts that it's relatively easy to grow, … [Read more...]
Grow Romaine Lettuce
Romaine (also called cos) lettuce is a tasty, popular type of lettuce. Romaine grows in tall heads of sturdy leaves and is very heat tolerant. It gets its name from the Romans, who likely imported it from either Greece or (more likely) Arabia. It is the primary lettuce used in … [Read more...]
Preventing Bolted Lettuce
The term “bolting” is a confusing one for new gardeners. Most have heard the term “gone to seed,” but few have heard “bolting.” Simply put, bolting is when plants begin to go to seed – they start putting all their energy into growing reproductive organs (seeds, flowers, … [Read more...]
Growing Lettuce in the Home Garden
Lettuce is a popular vegetable and used extensively in both the home kitchen and restaurants. Its popularity continues to grow as people become more health-conscious and look for healthy foods to eat. Lettuce can be either a side dish or the main course and doesn't need even need … [Read more...]