• Spring Garden Prep Tips

    Spring Garden Prep Tips

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    Spring is right around the corner. We had a fantastic sunny and warm day at the end of February, reminding me to prepare for Spring. As the clouds parted and the sun shone down on my humble garden, it was time to get to work and prepare for spring. Preparation is the key to a…

  • Squash is a versatile and healthy fruit that many people grow in their gardens. One of the lesser-known varieties is  Patty Pan squash. If you plan to grow these in your garden, you will want to know when to harvest Patty Pan squash. Patty Pan squash, also referred to as Scallop squash, is a variety…

  • Acorn squash turning orange may have you wondering if it’s still in good shape. Depending on the variety of seeds you are growing, acorn squash can vary in color. We can have yellow, dark green, tan, or orange colors of acorn squash. However, you may have purchased or harvested a dark green acorn squash and…

  • Ever wondered if Boston lettuce is the same as butter lettuce? Then let’s find out. Lettuce is a type of vegetable that comes in different shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. They are used in our cooking to make delicious dishes such as lettuce wrap, salads, add as layers to a sandwich, toppings, and so on.…

  • Another sweet-tasting winter squash you can add to your garden is the delicate squash. In this article, we will be giving some tips on how to grow delicata squash and when the appropriate time is to harvest them. Delicata squash is a type of winter squash and it is botanically classified as Cucurbita pepo. This…

  • The sweet-scented and flavored basil plant is one popular herb grown among farmers. It is crucial you keep your basil plant happy by giving them the right conditions and watering is one crucial factor. So, how often do you water a basil plant? Basil plant is a popular herb grown in the garden and used…

  • Are you a salad lover and you wish to grow salad but have limited space? Did you know you can grow your salad in a bowl? That’s right! So, let’s look into how to grow salad bowl lettuce in containers. Growing salads such as lettuce in containers are so easy and fast. It is a…