by Jennifer Poindexter Do you like the idea of growing your own wheat? You might wonder what the possibilities are with this crop. If you aren’t going to make your own flour, you could use wheat as a cover crop. It provides a variety of benefits that could help your garden. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Soybeans as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in growing a cover crop which you can harvest from, too? Soybeans could be the right crop for you. In my area, soybeans are a common crop amongst the larger farmers. They grow them as an ingredient in livestock feed. However, … [Read more...]
Do sweet potato plants need to flower?
Question: Do sweet potato plants need to flower? Is there a way to determine if the sweet potato plants will produce flowers? -Kevin B. Answer: Not all sweet potato plants flower as part of their growth cycle near the end of the growing season. But, some sweet potato plants … [Read more...]
Do You Cut Back Globe Artichokes?
Question: Do you cut back globe artichokes? I'm trying to learn which vegetables will be more productive with pruning. -Beth S. Answer: Yes, artichoke plants need to be pruned several times during each growing season. Cutting back the artichokes, which grow as thick giant … [Read more...]
8 Eggplant Growing Mistakes to Avoid (and Solutions)
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever noticed there are some plants you see in almost every garden? It’s normal to see tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, squash, and cucumbers. One plant which is becoming a new staple in the garden is eggplant. If you’re considering adding it to … [Read more...]
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