Question: Can I grow Swiss chard in a container? Is there a variety that grows better in containers? -Ted G. Answer: Swiss chard is perfect for container gardening, and with delightfully colorful varieties such as ‘Bright Lights,’ which features foliage colors that range from … [Read more...]
What Eats The Spinach In The Garden?
Question: I have holes in my spinach leaves. What eats the spinach in the garden? Is there anything I can do to prevent pest damage? -Trent W. Answer: Spinach and other leafy greens in the garden can attract a variety of insects and pests, which will chomp on the leaves … [Read more...]
Can Swiss Chard Be Eaten Raw?
Question: Can Swiss chard be eaten raw? How should I prepare it. -Laura R. Answer: It’s true that many of us are most familiar with eating Swiss chard when it’s been cooked low and slow as part of a braised dish, but this nutritious leafy green can also be eaten raw. It’s … [Read more...]
How Often Do I Need to Water a Vegetable Garden?
QUESTION: How often should I water a vegetable garden? I’m planting one this year and need to know. — Alfred D. ANSWER: Because your water will get some of its sustenance from rainfall, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to your question. However, between rainfall and … [Read more...]
How do you prune an artichoke?
Question: How do you prune an artichoke? Does it make for a healthier plant? -Oscar T. Answer: Pruning back artichoke plants, which produce giant thistles, is a bit different from trimming back your standard plant or bush. Artichoke plant’s pinecone-shaped buds grow on the … [Read more...]
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