Ready to grow some winter squash? Winter squash is a great vegetable for the home gardener and chef. There are a number of excellent varieties of winter squash available, each with unique flavors and uses. A wonderful feature of winter squash is that once they are harvested in … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: A Warning about No-Dig Gardening Methods
We've told you about the no-dig and "lasagna" methods of organic gardening, which are wonderful, innovative gardening approaches that can save time and help regenerate depleted soils. Both involve layering newspaper, straw, compost, and other organic materials on top of the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
By Matt Gibson Okra, also known by the botanical name Abelmoschus esculentus or Hibiscus esculentus, and the nicknames lady fingers, or gumbo. Okra is a member of the Malvaceae, or mallow plant family, which also includes hibiscus, hollyhocks, and cotton. … [Read more...]
Do eggplants need to be pollinated?
QUESTION: Do eggplants need to be pollinated? I'm not seeing a lot of eggplants develop, but I'm seeing flowers. -David G. … [Read more...]
Can you grow lettuce in the summer?
QUESTION: Can you grow lettuce in the summer? When will lettuce bolt? -Jeremy C. … [Read more...]
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