All About Harvesting Potatoes
Although potatoes are relatively easy to grow, how to harvest is equally important. Make sure you harvest at the right time and in a way that minimizes damage or the potential for disease. Another part of the harvesting process is…
Tips on Planting Onions in the Fall
Onions (Allium cepa) thrive in the cool weather, so if you live in a southern climate, fall planting is preferable for growing onions. As long as you have a sunny spot in your garden, you can start seeds or sets from September to December. If you grow onions from sets, they’ll be ready for a spring . Prepare the Soil Onions and other allium like leeks, garlic and shallots require…
Raspberry Pruning is a Necessity
Raspberry bushes can spread far from their original hedgerows or hills. New canes grow every year: old canes die. A bountiful raspberry harvest is dependent on proper pruning of the old canes. Knowledge of the growth cycle is necessary before…
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Growing Mustard Greens
Mustard is an in the Brassicaceae family. This wild cabbage was the parent plant from which Europeans cultivated the familiar cabbage that we have today along with broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussel sprouts. Grow it in the garden as an easy to care for plant and a nutritious green. Chop it up raw into salads and wraps or cook it as a savory side dish. How To Plant Mustard Greens…
Pruning Blackberries for a Bumper Crop
Pruning your blackberries may sound like just one more chore in the never-ending battle to keep your garden tidy. But pruning accomplishes much more than that. First, it keeps blackberry canes strong. Second, it encourages the growth of lateral branches…
A Guide to Growing Spinach in Your Home Garden
Packed with vitamins, minerals, and good flavor, spinach is a favorite garden vegetable which grows quickly and easily in cool weather. Plant your spinach crops in spring and fall, and sow successive crops to keep the harvest going for as long as possible. Versatile spinach grows well in full-sun and partial shade, but it does require even and consistent moisture to prevent bolting and to allow it to thrive. What…