What are burpless cucumbers, and how did they get their name? There’s a new marketing trend lately, and it’s all about the new variety of cucumbers that won’t make you burp! But do they truly live up to the hype, or is this just another hoax to get gardeners on their feet?
Pruning eggplants is often debated on many gardening forums. As a somewhat laid-back gardener, I can see the benefits of both sides of the argument. Any amount of pruning can increase light, air flow and new foliage growth at the same time as decrease the risk of pests and diseases. It can also make it…
Pink Banana Squash has been a new addition to my garden for the past couple of years. I love how it grows to an impressive size and hangs down the trellis with almost supernatural strength. Yes, you read that right, you can grow this jumbo squash on a trellis – and I strongly suggest that…
Before growing cucumbers for the first time, I’d heard that they were finicky, fragile little seedlings. Like with many of their cousins in the cucurbit family, there’s this assumption that they don’t enjoy being moved, transplanted or their roots being messed with. As someone who starts 80% of their vegetables indoors, let me tell you – this is not true!
If you have a greenhouse, polytunnel, or indoor grow light setup, you’re already luckier than most gardeners. This means you can cheat the cold weather and start seeds under cover where they can comfortably germinate. Lettuce is one of those favorite vegetables that we’re all excited to grow come spring.
Carrots are a staple in my diet – roasted, pureed, in soups or stews – they’re the perfect companion to the humble potato. So every year I make sure to sow lots of carrots so I can enjoy them all year round. The best part about these fantastic root crops? They have a very long…