by Kate Tidwell | Apr 16, 2024 | Veggies
Green Beans are a great addition to the garden. They are wonderful for beginners because they are easy to grow and high producers. They produce their own nitrogen so they don’t need as much fertilizer and improve the soils overall condition. Their little flowers are...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 15, 2024 | Veggies
Garlic is best grown in the fall through the winter. Its bulb needs time to grow and mature in the winter month’s cold soil. It can be grown in early spring in milder climates for green shoot cuttings. Each bulb of garlic can contain up to 20 garlic cloves. Many...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 14, 2024 | Veggies
Eggplant is a nutritious addition to all gardens and is easy to grow. Eggplants contain a good source of fiber, protein, manganese, foliate, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and K, making them a perfect main or side dish. They are summer lovers and grow on tall plants...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 12, 2024 | Veggies
Dried Beans are a common addition to home gardens because beans are easy to grow and once dried can be stored for years. There are many different beans that taste great when dried and cooked. A few common examples in the U.S. are; Black, Pinto, Kidney, Lima, and...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 10, 2024 | Veggies
Cucumbers are easy to grow and please. There are two kinds of cucumber plants; the type that vine and the type that bush. Both types can be grown in the ground, in raised beds, or in containers. Vining cucumbers will require a trellis or extra support. Cucumbers are a...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 10, 2024 | Veggies
Corn is an annual summer crop that comes in a variety of colors and types. It can be grown in-ground, in a raised bed, or in deep containers. Corn is a great addition to any garden because it is very nutritious and easy to grow. Corn is high in fiber, folate,...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 10, 2024 | Veggies
Collard Greens are popular in fall and winter gardens because they have a better taste, and grow into larger plants when the temperature gets colder. Smaller leaves will taste milder. Collards are a great choice for smoothies, salads, soups, and casseroles. They are...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 10, 2024 | Veggies
Chickpeas also known as, Garbanzo Beans, are commonly grown in Mediterranean environments. They like warm temperatures and can tolerate humidity fairly well. The plants are indeterminate so they continue to grow throughout the season. They have beautiful...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 10, 2024 | Veggies
CELERY grown at home has a better taste and is healthier since you have more control of what it absorbs as it grows! Celery is a great choice for a home garden and pairs nicely with carrots and herbs in the spring and fall. It has lovely herb like foliage that gives...
by Kate Tidwell | Apr 10, 2024 | Veggies
Cauliflower is a more tender plant to grow as it requires consistency in temperatures and weather. It will not tolerate temperatures that are too hot or too cold. The environmental conditions need to remain consistent for optimal success. Although a challenge,...
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