By Matt Gibson If you are just starting up a garden on a new property or just getting around to building your garden on an old property, you may be wondering about whether it would be more beneficial to build raised beds or to simply plant directly in the ground instead. … [Read more...]
How long do herbs take to grow?
QUESTION: How long do herbs take to grow? I was thinking about growing some herbs that I would use in my kitchen so they'd be fresh instead of dried. - Kathleen A ANSWER: There's no quick and easy answer for this one! The length of time it takes for herbs to grow from planting … [Read more...]
Open-Pollinated vs. Hybrid vs. Heirloom Seeds: What Do They Mean?
by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Lots of people are concerned about finding out exactly where their food is coming from, and with good reason. Similarly, health-conscious gardeners want to know exactly where the seeds they purchase are from, and what type of seeds … [Read more...]
Tangerines vs. Oranges, Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Most of us have a general idea of the distinction between oranges and tangerines. Both are in the citrus family and are common at the grocery store. Oranges are a broad category of tree fruits that includes several varieties of oranges including navel … [Read more...]
Vegetables vs. Legumes, Fully Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Most gardeners (and people in general) know what vegetables are, and most of us also know that beans are legumes, but what is the difference between vegetables and legumes? Aren’t beans vegetables, too? What makes a vegetable a vegetable and a legume a … [Read more...]
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