by Bethany Hayes (revised and updated) The 30-second version: Cucumbers are pest-prone and pollinator-dependent, so the companions worth your time mostly do one of three jobs: pull beetles and aphids away (nasturtium, marigolds, radishes), bring in the bees and beneficial … [Read more...]
9 Green Bean Companion Plants (and 4 to Keep Away)
by Bethany Hayes (revised and updated) The 30-second version: Green beans are easygoing neighbors, and the best companions for them mostly earn their place by repelling or distracting the pests that bother beans — flea beetles, Mexican bean beetles, and the like. Good picks … [Read more...]
Can You Eat Cauliflower With Black Spots?
Question: Can you eat cauliflower with black spots? Is it going bad? -Heather G. Answer: Yes, cauliflower with small brown or black spots is often still safe to eat, but it depends on the severity of the discoloration. Cauliflower naturally develops light brown … [Read more...]
How To Grow Napa Cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis)
By Jennifer Poindexter Chinese cabbage comes in two different varieties. There’s Napa cabbage which is a heading variety and there’s Bok choy which is a non-heading variety. We’re going to discuss Napa cabbage. This variety is used in various dishes, but is especially known … [Read more...]
25 Vegetables You Can Grow in a Bucket Garden
by Erin Marissa Russell Ready to learn about the best vegetables you can grow in buckets? We’ve compiled a list of plants you can count on to grow successfully in a garden made of five-gallon buckets. In addition to telling you which plants will grow best in your bucket … [Read more...]
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