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
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
Tomato seedlings are kind of like children. We want to give them the best head start so they can get established and grow into strong and healthy plants that hopefully don’t need much babying from us anymore. Applying some fertilizer to your tomato seedlings can give them the head start they need to grow past … Read more
Aerogarden is a great investment whether you want to get started growing food indoors or just want to keep your gardening hobby alive in the winter months. But if you are considering getting an Aerogarden for yourself or as a gift, there are some things to consider first. No hydroponic system is perfect, and while … Read more