Tomato and pepper plants are quintessential summer staples in most vegetable gardens. Most guides about planting tomatoes recommend planting tomatoes deep, which provide several benefits. Information on planting peppers deep is scarce, but there do appear to be some benefits, however they don’t benefit from very deep planting like tomatoes do, and do come with … Read more
Leeks are an underrated vegetable which should be up there with onions and garlic in the pantheon of alliums. They’re not only packed with oniony flavor, but also easy to grow and they overwinter extremely well compared to other vegetables. Most leek varieties are very winter hardy; just look for varieties that take longer to … Read more
To prune or not to prune, that is the question. While there is a debate on whether you should prune back (top) pepper seedlings at the beginning of the growing season, for overwintered peppers, the answer is yes. Pruning your peppers before and after winter is straightforward. As long as you prune above at least … Read more
Turnips are one of the fastest root vegetables to grow, and produce both edible roots and leaves. Whether you grow turnips for their succulent roots, or love them for their tasty greens, or just love to eat the whole plant from root to shoot, there are several fertilizers you can use to get a bumper … Read more
Mint and thyme are among the most resilient herbs you can grow. They grow well in a variety of conditions and absolutely thrive indoors in an Aerogarden. Knowing how to prune your thyme and mint for maximum growth is easy to learn. The key to success is to make sure you don’t cut down to … Read more
Perennial fruiting shrubs like blackberries and raspberries are a gift that keep on giving year after year. Not only are they ideal for jams, jellies, pies, and sauces, they are also great for fresh eating. And homegrown berries are almost always sweeter and more flavorful than their grocery store cousins. But if your blackberries and … Read more