Growing lettuce from scraps is an easy and fun way to get more out of your kitchen waste. By re-growing lettuce from the leftovers, you are not only reducing waste but also saving some money, as you’ll have a fresh supply of lettuce for your salads and other dishes. To grow lettuce from scraps, take…
As any gardening enthusiast, I’ve always loved the rich, nutty flavor of butternut squash. You might be wondering when to harvest butternut squash for the most delicious taste. Typically, butternut squash is ready to be picked in late fall, just before the frosts come. However, depending on your planting schedule and local climate, it could…
Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding experience, especially when you discover unexpected combinations that work well together. You may be wondering if it’s possible to grow cucumbers and peas side by side in your garden. The good news is that not only can you grow these two vegetables together, but they also have…
Cauliflower can be one of the more tricky brassicas to grow in the garden and this is what makes it all the more rewarding when it’s finally ready for harvest. But, you’re probably wondering if you can harvest cauliflower more than once. Unfortunately, cauliflower is a one-and-done plant meaning that it won’t form a new…
Nothing gets me more excited for summer than the smell of fresh basil. This versatile herb is one of my favorites and is incredibly easy to grow. One of the great things about basil is that it grows back after you cut it. If pruned properly, basil can grow to be big and bushy, supplying…
A lot of plants that we grow in the garden are plants that will continue to produce even after we harvest from them. But broccoli is a little bit different. You might be wondering if broccoli will regrow after cutting, and that’s exactly what we plan to answer in this article. Although broccoli will not form…