Rhubarb is an extremely hardy perennial vegetable whose broad, majestic leaves and bright red stalks are equally ornamental in both the vegetable patch and the flower garden. But one common issue gardeners face when growing rhubarb is that the stalks are staying green and not ripening to that red color we associate with rhubarb. Is … Read more
Zucchini is one of the quintessential summer vegetables and a staple in many gardens, yet despite its widespread popularity, hardly anyone is growing them vertically. We already grow cucumbers vertically, tomatoes are grown vertically by default, and even some growers are growing small pumpkins and melons vertically. Zucchini plants are like tomatoes in that they … Read more
An underrated fruit in North American gardens, ground cherries are bush-like plants which can give you prolific harvests and a taste of the tropics even if you’re a northern grower. Ground cherries (Physalis pruinosa) are a member of the nightshade family, similar to tomatoes and tomatillos. In fact, when you slice them open they kind … Read more
Black, purple, bruised tomatoes are all the rage nowadays, with gardeners looking to broaden their cultivated horizons with unique varieties of vegetables. If you’ve looked into these dark tomatoes, you have almost certainly noticed two varieties that keep coming up: the Cherokee Purple and the Black Krim. The Cherokee Purple is an heirloom tomato named … Read more
For those who want to liven up their herb garden or just get it started, chives are the best way to start. Chives add a mild onion flavor to any dish, and since they are so small, they can fit into any garden, including balcony or indoor herb gardens. Their size makes chives ideal for … Read more
I have been growing habaneros on and off for around 5 years, and like most gardeners, habaneros (red habs, specifically) were my first really hot pepper to grow. I’ve noticed I’m not alone, with many growers hopping on the hot pepper train over the last 10 years, growing hotter and hotter pods in their gardens. … Read more