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2022-10-03 16:31
Bok Choy photo by Stephanie Suesan SmithBok choy, also known as pak choi (Brassica rapa var. chinensis), originated in Asia but is grown in the United States by a lot of people. It has a mi… Read More
Growing Kohlrabi At Home
2022-09-19 16:25
Kohrabi (Brassica olearcea var. gongylodes) is a member of the Brassica family, also referred to as Cole crops. This relative of the cabbage was first recorded in Europe in 1554 and reached… Read More
Growing Garlic At Home
2022-09-12 15:47
Garlic Photo by https://pixabay.com/users/congerdesign-509903/Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a popular spice in cooking. It is related to onions and chives. You can grow your own garli… Read More
2022-08-29 08:00
The squash vine borer is a clear-winged moth that lays its eggs on squash and pumpkin plants. The larva tunnels into the stem and crown of the plant and eats the pith inside. The center carr… Read More
2022-08-22 08:00
Butternut squash (Cucurbita mo is a type of winter squash with a hard exterior shell and seeds. Native to the Americas, butternut squash has been cultivated for 6,000 years. It is closely re… Read More
2022-08-15 08:00
Squash bugs (Anasa tristis) are a frequent pest of squash and pumpkins, particularly winter squash. They do not bother summer squash as much. Young plants and flowering plants are most at ri… Read More
2022-08-10 16:29
Patty pan squash is a type of summer squash that looks like a UFO with scalloped edges. They are not difficult to grow and are nearly as prolific as zucchini squash. They take up about as mu… Read More
2022-08-01 12:28
Your garden may be struggling with the extreme heat that is blanketing the planet this year. There are vegetables that do well in summer, however. Focus on these vegetables to make the best… Read More
2022-07-26 15:39
As gardeners, we like to spend time outdoors. Doing that can be a challenge when the temperatures are extremely hot. Everyone who spends time outdoors during extreme heat should know the sig… Read More
2022-07-11 08:00
The part of the artichoke we eat is the bud of a plant in the thistle family. The plant grows up to three feet high and the bud, if allowed to open, is up to seven inches across and lavender… Read More
2022-07-04 08:00
Flea beetles are common pests in the vegetable garden. They eat a large variety of vegetables. This guide will show you what they look like, how to prevent them, and how to get rid of them… Read More
2022-06-27 08:00
Fusarium wilt is caused by the fungus  Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici. The fungus has three races, race 1, race 2, and race 3. It infects mainly tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant b… Read More
2022-06-20 13:00
The southern green stink bug (Nezara viridula (Linnaeus)) feeds on a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and other plants. It gets its name because it has scent glands that emit… Read More
2022-06-13 08:00
Bell peppers are a popular sweet pepper. They are easy to grow. It only takes eight to ten plants to provide enough peppers for a family. Seeds or Transplants Because most people only grow a… Read More
2022-06-06 08:00
Jalapeno peppers are a popular vegetable. They are hot and spicy. Jalapenos have a Scoville rating of 2,500-8,000 units, while a bell pepper has a rating of zero and a Bhut Jolokia pepp… Read More
2022-05-30 08:00
Tomatillos (Physalis ixocarpa), also called ground tomatoes, are not hard to grow. They make wonderful verde sauce when mixed with some tomatoes and Jalapenos. Here is how to grow your own t… Read More
2022-05-25 15:06
One of the most important decisions you will make when vegetable gardening is selecting your garden site. Pick the wrong site, and your garden is doomed. Pick the right site, and you can gro… Read More
2022-05-16 08:00
The harlequin bug (Murgantia histrionica (Hahn)) is striking with its orange and black or red and black colors. It is a true bug. The harlequin bug prefers vegetables in the Brassica fa… Read More
2022-05-02 08:00
Lasagna Gardening for Vegetables Lasagna gardening is a form of raised bed gardening. It is sometimes referred to as sheet mulching. The advantages of this raised bed are no digging, no fram… Read More
2022-04-25 08:00
Lots of the plants we grow for their delicious vegetables take up a lot of space in the garden. You can reduce the space cucumbers, melons, squash, pole beans, and even vining tomatoes take… Read More
2022-04-18 14:30
The term “bolt” means premature flowering in vegetables. Many cool-season vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and onions, are grown and harvested before they flower. A number… Read More
2022-04-11 12:26
The technical definition of pH is the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. In English, soil pH is a measure of how acid or alkaline the soil is. The pH scale goes from 0 to… Read More
2022-03-21 08:00
Warm-season vegetables include favorites such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, beans, melons, and more. Some crops, such as corn, require a lot of room to grow. Others can be grown i… Read More
2022-03-08 14:35
Pak Choi (Brassica rapa chinensis, also called bok choy, pak choy, or bok choi) is an Asian vegetable used in stir-fries. This Baby Pak Choi Green Fortune is ready only 45 days after transpl… Read More
2022-03-07 09:00
The term “Victory Garden” was used during World War I and World War II to describe vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens grown by people in the United States. These gardens made it… Read More
2022-02-28 08:10
I have never grown leeks. I bought these because the grocery store leeks are old by the time I get them. They don’t sell well here. Leeks are a relative of onions, shallots, garlic, an… Read More
2022-02-19 09:00
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) used to be a rather obscure vegetable but is very popular these days. The one I chose is Amazing Taste Cauliflower. I have to admit ca… Read More
2022-02-14 09:00
In the Dallas, Texas area where I live, potatoes are planted on Valentine’s Day. However, you really need to buy your seed potatoes two weeks earlier to get them ready for planting. I… Read More
2022-02-08 13:16
I like making stir-fries so I am growing this Baby Napa Cabbage Little Jade  (Brassica rapa pekinensis). These mature early, about 60 days from transplanting, so I do not have to wait s… Read More
2022-01-31 14:10
I start my seedlings inside instead of buying them from the nursery. If you do the same, you must harden them off before planting, or they will die when planted. What is hardening… Read More
2022-01-24 13:56
Damping-off is usually caused by fungi, Rhizoctonia spp. and Fusarium spp., or by the water mold Pythiumspp. It most often attacks small seedlings and quickly kills… Read More
2022-01-21 14:08
Lots of people have discovered gardening in the past two years. Vegetable gardening not only gets you outside but gives you the freshest vegetables you will ever eat. New Gardens Starting a… Read More
2022-01-17 10:08
Growing Cabbage is pretty easy. I decided to try these smaller cabbages this year instead of the regular large ones. Baby Cabbage Pixie is supposed to make 5-inch heads perfect for one meal… Read More
2022-01-17 10:08
Growing Cabbage is pretty easy. I decided to try these smaller cabbages this year instead of the regular large ones. Baby Cabbage Pixie is supposed to make 5-inch heads perfect for one meal… Read More
2022-01-17 10:08
Growing Cabbage is pretty easy. I decided to try these smaller cabbages this year instead of the regular large ones. Baby Cabbage Pixie is supposed to make 5-inch heads perfect for one meal… Read More
2022-01-09 13:39
Just as you have taken care of your vegetable plants so they will produce lots of good things to eat, you need to take care of your vegetables after you pick them. The goal is to retain the… Read More
2022-01-04 13:48
Broccoli is a favorite cool-season vegetable. Growing Broccoli is not hard and it tastes much better right from the garden. I got a blend of three different broccolis this year. Th… Read More
2022-01-04 13:48
Broccoli is a favorite cool-season vegetable. I got a blend of three different broccolis this year. The cultivars in the packet can differ depending on supply, but I got Green Magi… Read More
2021-12-27 16:38
Most people in the United States of America know what food stamps, now called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) are. Right now, many people are able to use SNAP that have not… Read More
2021-12-20 17:35
In North Central Texas, it is time to start your seeds for the cool spring plants you plant outside at the beginning of February.  These plants include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, a… Read More
2021-11-25 15:33
I got my first seed catalog of the year!  Seed catalogs are great entertainment during the long winter.  This year, I noticed something disturbing, though.  The seed packets w… Read More
2021-11-25 15:33
I got my first seed catalog of the year!  I love looking at seed catalogs.  I noticed something disturbing, though.  The seed packets were much higher than I remember them bei… Read More
2019-01-22 16:38
Most people in the United States of America know what food stamps, now called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) are. In addition to buying food with SNAP, you can buy vegetabl… Read More
2018-12-29 19:37
Last year, Renee’s Garden Seeds allowed members of the garden press to get seeds for free, up to a fairly generous amount. There were flowers, vegetables, and herbs to choose from. I t… Read More
2017-12-03 23:05
Climate change can make gardening frustrating.  Techniques that you have followed for years no longer work.  Favorite plants die.  Rainfall has changed and you are either in a… Read More
2017-12-03 23:05
Climate change can make gardening frustrating.  Techniques that you have followed for years no longer work.  Favorite plants die.  Rainfall has changed and you are either in a… Read More
2017-03-03 14:44
Most people have heard that you are supposed to rotate your garden plants between plants from the same family.  Many people have heard of companion planting where you plant certain plan… Read More
2017-03-03 14:44
Most people have heard that you are supposed to rotate your garden plants between plants from the same family.  Many people have heard of companion planting where you plant certain plan… Read More
2017-03-03 14:44
Most people have heard that you are supposed to rotate your garden plants between plants from the same family.  Many people have heard of companion planting where you plant certain plan… Read More
2017-01-30 16:15
Dwarf vegetable plants can produce enough food for several meals during the gardening season.  Many of these new plants can produce great vegetables in as little as an eight inch pot se… Read More
2017-01-08 19:27
Rose Rosette Disease is thought to be caused by a virus that came over to the United States in the 1800s with Asian wild roses.  Many of these roses were planted by settlers all over th… Read More
2016-12-23 17:26
It is time to plan your vegetable garden for the coming season. Seed catalogs are coming in the mail.  The weather may be horrible but you can dream of spring and planting your garden… Read More
2016-04-08 15:52
Since most of the country has been in a drought off and on for the last few years, cities are restricting watering the yard.  They are fining those who waste water by watering the stree… Read More
2015-03-25 14:37
Creating an unusual vegetable garden Set yourself apart from other gardeners this growing season by planting unique vegetable produce. Add spice and life to your outdoor space and full flavo… Read More
2015-02-19 17:01
Did you know that one out of every three bites of food we eat is pollinated by a bee?  When we think of bees, we think of European honey bees.  However, there are over 4,000 specie… Read More
2015-02-16 21:21
Green lacewings are beneficial insects that eat aphids, caterpillars, and other soft bodied pests as larvae.  The adults feed on nectar and pollen and the occasional aphid or mite that… Read More
2015-02-14 13:24
You may know your stuff when it comes to the history of climate change, but do you know how to make small differences in your day-to-day life to help the environment? Read on for easy ways t… Read More
2015-02-12 22:14
One of the ways to reduce pesticide use in your garden is to attract beneficial insects to it. These insects keep the bad bugs in check. A good way to do that is to interplant flowers in you… Read More
2015-02-07 17:26
It is time to plant early vegetables once more.  This year we have had very weird weather and things are already blooming and greening up. Dry Soil Before you plant, let your ground dry… Read More
2015-02-07 17:26
It is time to plant early vegetables once more.  This year we have had very weird weather and things are already blooming and greening up. Before you plant, let your ground dry out enou… Read More
2014-07-29 18:37
In the South, we are blessed (or cursed) with a long period of warm weather that allows us to have three gardens a year:  the spring garden, the summer garden, and the fall garden.&nbsp&hell…Read More
2013-03-31 19:00
The Coriander plant produces two different kinds of herbs with different uses.  The greens, or cilantro, are used in Middle Eastern, Asian, and Latin American cuisine.  The coriand… Read More
2013-03-31 19:00
The Cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum) produces two different kinds of herbs with different uses.  The greens, or cilantro, are used in Middle Eastern, Asian, and Latin American cuisin… Read More
2012-10-06 19:37
Anthracnose is a fungal disease that will ruin your tomatoes in warm, moist weather.  It leaves in the soil and gets on the plant when you water it and splash soil on the plant.  T… Read More
2012-10-05 17:55
As garden season winds down, it is a good idea to take some time to maintain your garden tools before you put them away for the winter. Remove all dirt and debris from them with a garden hos… Read More
2012-09-27 16:20
Fall asters are a delightful addition to your garden.  Their startling lavender petals with gold centers provide welcome color at a time when many flowers are done blooming. They are go… Read More
2012-09-24 13:12
For those of you who wish to use fewer and less toxic pesticides in the garden, you should attract toads to your garden.  A single adult toad can eat 10,000 insect pests in a single sum… Read More
2012-09-19 17:28
With the end of fruit season, it is time to clean your fruit orchards.  Remove any debris or fallen fruit from your orchard.  Pick and discard fruit left on the trees.  These… Read More
2012-09-14 12:21
Home owners are frequently stunned when a tree that appeared to make it through the drought last year “suddenly” dies.  Actually, trees take a long time to die.  Many t… Read More
2012-09-12 18:32
September is a busy month for gardeners in North Texas.  Cole crops such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale should be put out in the first part of the month.  Watering them in with a d… Read More
2012-07-04 13:19
Cilantro is a Greek herb that is in the same family as parsley.  It is used in a variety of dishes in cuisines as varied as Mexican and Thai.  Coriander, the seed of the cilantro p… Read More
2012-07-01 11:37
Dill was introduced into this country from Asia and is used as a culinary herb.  Both the fernlike leaves and the flowers are edible.  After the first year, dill readily self-seeds… Read More
2012-06-27 11:41
Are you having problems with your cucumbers and squash growing to two or three inches long and then rotting?  You may be having pollination problems.  Normally, squash and cucumber… Read More
2012-06-04 12:47
Are your plants showing yellow leaves, or even brown ones?  Do you have little cobwebs on the back of your leaves?  You may have spider mites, a common pest of ornamental plants.&n&hell…Read More
2012-05-21 14:09
Gardeners  green thumbs, Growing various plants now, Harvesting them soon,   As you can see, haiku is not my skill.  However, today is haiku day on the blogathon. For more hel… Read More
2012-05-13 12:50
Growing up, I eagerly followed Jane Goodall in the National Geographic stories about chimpanzees.  I even asked for, and received, the very expensive book she wrote about her observatio… Read More
2012-05-09 11:12
What, you may be asking yourself, does the Texas two step have with fire ants?  It actually is a two step method of killing the nasty little creatures.  For those of you who don&rs&hell…Read More
2012-05-07 16:06
I am seeing more monarch butterflies this year than I saw all summer last year.  The only one I saw last year was this one trying to weather a wind storm on an aster. For more help gard… Read More
2012-05-05 11:58
Did you know squash blossoms are edible?  In fact, Southerners take them and batter them, then fry them and eat them like fried okra.  Since only the female squash blossoms bear fr… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Preparing Your Garden This Spring Now that spring is here, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your garden at home and getting it ready for upcoming blooming season.  Be… Read More

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