QUESTION: Are the green tops of my onion plants edible? They look like larger green onions, and I’d love to use them in the kitchen if I can. — Sean P. ANSWER: Not only can you eat the green tops of onions—the flowers of your onion plants are edible, too. So don’t throw out … [Read more...]
What Time of Year is Garlic Harvested?
QUESTION: - What time of year is garlic harvested? I'm wondering if my garlic is about ready or if I need to keep waiting. - Cindy W. ANSWER: - Garlic is typically planted during the fall months, between September and November, and harvested during the summer. However, … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Mulch for Tomatoes?
QUESTION: I’m looking for the best mulch to use on my tomatoes. What do you recommend gardeners use to mulch their tomatoes? — Jamie L. ANSWER: Using mulch on your tomatoes is a great way to increase the amount of your harvest and also increase the size and tasty flavor of … [Read more...]
How Do You Know When to Harvest Garlic?
QUESTION: - How do you know when to harvest garlic? I don't want to pull mine up too soon and I'm not sure what to look for. - Richard H. ANSWER: - It can be rather tricky to know exactly when to harvest your garden garlic. If you harvest them too early, the cloves won’t … [Read more...]
How to Grow Field Peas as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in adding cover crops to your garden? Have you thought about growing field peas as a cover crop? Many people grow field peas for harvest. However, few think of them as a way to add nutrients to your growing area. Cover crops are a … [Read more...]
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