Brussel sprouts may get a bad rap among kids but they can be one of the most exciting, hardy, and delicious vegetables to grow in the garden. But, what does it mean when the plants don’t form the classic sprouts we all know and love? The main reasons Brussel sprouts don’t form heads are due…
If you’re an adventurous gardener and you find yourself constantly looking for new vegetables to try, then consider making black radishes your next experiment! This guide will tell you everything you need to know about black radishes including how to grow them, how to harvest them, and even how to prepare them. These unique radishes…
Regardless of the type of lettuce you grow, spacing is everything. Planning your yields per person for the season ahead is tricky, as lettuces grow very different from one another, and some are useful both as cut-and-come-again crops as well as fully formed ball lettuces. To try to get to grips with this big wide…
We’ve all been there. We have dreams of garden grandeur and we have the best intentions of making those dreams a reality. But, one thing leads to another and suddenly those dreams get quickly moved to the back burner as life takes over. So, how do you restore your now neglected and overgrown vegetable garden? …
Vertical gardening has become a popular option for gardeners that are working with limited space because it gives you the option to grow up instead of out. And the best way to garden vertically is with a trellis structure. But, it can be hard to figure out exactly where to put a trellis once you…
There are a lot of discussions in the gardening world about whether or not sawdust is a suitable mulching material. Some say it’s great for weed suppression and moisture retention while others say it can do more harm than good. So, what’s the right answer? In short, yes, sawdust can be used as mulch. As…