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11/08/2017

Curious about the Cucuzza?

Why grow an ordinary summer squash when you can grow something extra-special--like a cucuzza?

11/08/2017

Considering a cold frame? Here is a great guide that features the good, better and best of the bunch!

Good Good Better Best Creating a cold frame does not need to be expensive or time-consuming. Even folks without any woodworking skills can build a structure to protect newly seeded plants or tender crops from inclement weather. From simple to sophisticated, there is a cold frame for every gardener.…

10/21/2017

Take a deeper dive into the sub-varieties of the genus Cucurbita & perhaps discover something new!

Here's a breakdown of four common "Cucurbit" groups.

10/17/2017

Here is a great fall recipe to try featuring garlic married with sage. A perfect combination.

Use whichever winter squash you prefer. Some of my favorites are Sweet Dumpling, Delicata, Blue Hubbard, Carnival, acorn, and butternut; I usually use two different types for this dish. This is so simple and oh-so-good.

10/17/2017

Chesnok Red: A Top Performer.

I'm a garlic freak so you'll forgive me if I pass on growing that impostor, Elephant Garlic.

10/16/2017

Planting garlic is easy and rewarding.

There is nothing like the taste of homegrown garlic and it is ridiculously easy to grow. Farmer Joe Smith of Niantic, Connecticut, gives you expert tips on how to plant and grow this kitchen staple.

10/11/2017

The joys of fall and winter vegetable gardening. , .

By: Kim Charles With the mild climate in place, October becomes a busy time in the garden for Julie Rorrer as she begins to plant her favorite winter crops. "In most places, the arrival of October and its cooler weather signifies the end of the growing season for gardeners. In central Texas, it’s a…

10/05/2017

It's time to save your homegrown herbs.

Cooler nighttime temperatures mean the end is near to another vegetable gardening season. Instead of letting those beautiful culinary herbs go to seed, take a few minutes to snip and save them for winter.

09/30/2017

Learn how to prune blueberries with our great how-to video. , Bushel and Berry

09/21/2017

Lettuce: A cool-weather lover.

Lettuce is a cool-weather lover that grows well in both spring and fall garden. In fact, when I plant lettuce in my fall garden, I can often take it all the way through the winter.

09/20/2017

Do you have an abundance of tomatoes? Here is a great recipe to try!

Although the most popular herb to pair with tomatoes is basil, no contender, many other seasonal herbs combine well with these beloved juicy fruits. Besides other herb ideas, here is a tasty recipe for tomatoes with arugula and garlic chives.

09/19/2017

Textural, hot and ghostly sweet.

Being a confessed chilehead, I have grown many varieties for over 40 years. Here are a few that might be new to you, that I think are worthwhile growing.