by Kate Tidwell | Apr 29, 2024 | Veggies
Peas are a fun addition to the home garden because they taste amazingly fresh and sweet right off the bush or vine. Some of the more common types of peas planted in home gardens are: snap peas, sweet peas, snow peas, and shelling peas. Peas are a great source of...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 29, 2024 | Veggies
Peanuts grow in southern regions as they require hot, humid, subtropical conditions. Hardiness zones 8 – 11 in the U.S are ideal but hardiness zones 6 -7 can be productive if they are frost-free. Peanut plants grow into a nice bush above ground with pretty dainty...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 29, 2024 | Veggies
Onions are a perfect addition to the garden because they have so many uses in the kitchen and can be stored in the cellar all winter. Onions are a cool season crop that is easy to grow and are good companion plants due to their strong aroma. They don’t require as much...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 29, 2024 | Veggies
Okra is a fun and easy plant to grow in-ground, in pots, or in raised beds. It grows upright similar to pepper plants and produces beautiful white and yellow flowers that are an elegant addition to the garden. Okra is actually a fruit, but here in the southern...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 27, 2024 | Veggies
Edible Mushrooms can be grown at home with the right soil mixture, spores, and a dark location. They are surprisingly very easy to maintain and grow. There are a few varieties that are great for beginners to grow such as button or blue oyster varieties. Growing Guide...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 27, 2024 | Veggies
Mustard Greens are not always at the top of most gardeners list but they should be. Mustard Greens are rich in potassium, fiber, protein, magnesium, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, and B6. All of these things are important for a healthy diet and mustard greens are a...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 27, 2024 | Veggies
Lettuce is a great choice for the garden because it is such an easy grower! It does well in spring and fall giving you more than one crop each year. If you sow seeds every few weeks you can have your own lettuce for salads from spring through fall. Lettuce comes in...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 26, 2024 | Veggies
Leeks are similar to green onions and shallots but with a milder sweeter flavor. They are often used in casseroles, soups, stews, stir-fry, or as a simple garnish. Wild leeks, native in North America, are called Ramps, and have a stronger garlic flavor. Leeks are high...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 26, 2024 | Veggies
Kale is the perfect fall vegetable to grow because it can withstand temperatures that are lower than most vegetables can tolerate. It is a great addition to any diet, as Kale is rich in vitamins A, K, B6, C, calcium, potassium, copper and manganese. Kale is a rather...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 25, 2024 | Veggies
Green Onions are also called Scallions, Spring Onions, Salad Onions, etc. they fit in well as companion plants and are fast growers. Green onions can be planted in early spring or in the fall to over winter for the next spring. Green onions are perfect companions for...
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