Watermelons are a summertime treat enjoyed by young and old alike. There is nothing quite as refreshing as a cool slice of watermelon in the hot summer days of July…
Basil is used widely both fresh and dried in a variety of cuisines, particularly crucial in Mediterranean cooking. Some culinary experts suggest that dried basil simply cannot compare with the…
To get the most out of your vegetable garden, you need to do a little planning. Knowing when to start your seeds and transplant them outdoors will help to maximize…
Cabbage is an annual cool-season crop, hardy to frost and light freezes. A smaller cabbage head has better flavor and can stay in the field longer without splitting. To keep…
Taking care of a vegetable garden can be very rewarding, but requires a considerable amount of time. Weeds and insects need to be controlled. Water and nutrients must be monitored…
Carrots are an annual cool-season crop, half-hardy to frost and light freezes. They develop quite normally under a variety of temperature conditions, except very warm temperatures. It is said that…
Cauliflower is an annual cool-season crop, half-hardy to frost and light freezes. To prevent spreading clubroot and other soil-borne diseases, don’t compost any brassica roots. Pull and destroy all infected…
Celery is a cool-season crop half-hardy to frost and light freezes. Celery has a fairly long growing season and has little tolerance for temperatures that are either too high or…
Chives are virtually foolproof because they suffer no diseases or pests, are extremely hardy, and can grow almost anywhere. With a milder flavor compared to onions, chives are usually snipped…
Coriander is also commonly referred to as cilantro, depending on your geographic location or orientation. Coriander is widely recognized as the seed used in Indian and meditation cuisine, whereas cilantro…
In general, most of the acidity is removed from the grounds during the brewing process, the grounds have an average pH of 6.9 and a C-N ratio of 20:1. They…
Composting is the aerobic decomposition of biodegradable organic matter. It’s one of the soundest ecological practices as it returns plant and animal matter back to the soil in a highly…
Corn is one of the most popular crops for the vegetable garden. Generally speaking, corn takes a large amount of room, water, sunlight, and nutrients compared to other home garden…