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. Nutritionally, Romaine has all of … [Read more...]
How do you grow okra at home?
QUESTION: How do you grow okra at home? Does it grow well in the home garden? -Ted S. … [Read more...]
These 9 Vegetable Plants Are Nearly Impossible to Kill
by Matt Gibson Looking for hard to kill vegetables? Maybe you love gardening, but are troubled with guilt due to a less-than-stellar history when it comes to keeping your plants alive long enough to harvest. Putting off having a vegetable garden because you aren’t looking … [Read more...]
Easy Vegetable Garden: These Vegetables Are Easiest to Grow for Beginners
by Matt Gibson 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 … [Read more...]
Designing a Vegetable Garden for Higher Yields
by Ruth Gulley If you want to grow a vegetable garden this spring, then you also probably want to know how to get the most bang for your buck in your plot. Gardening is hard work, so understanding the most efficient and effective ways to get your plants from seed to food is … [Read more...]