By Donna McClay The secret to ensuring a successful summer vegetable garden is planning ahead. With winter in full swing, it’s not too early to plan for spring planting. Here is a simple step-by-step plan to help you make the most of your efforts to grow a robust summer vegetable garden. What Do You […]
Hearty root vegetable should do well if started from seed in loose, well-draining soil BY JODI BAY (This article first appeared in the January 9, 2021 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) Carrots are an easy vegetable to grow, and many varieties exist, one of which will surely do well in your garden and delight […]
Some are designer favorites – the so-called deep-lobed Cinderella pumpkins romanticized as the fairytale’s magical coach and the mini pumpkins that dot tables at Thanksgiving. Others are a cook’s best friend – sweet pumpkins perfect for soups, pies and other holiday favorites. And some are a kid’s delight – big orange orbs ideal for spooky […]
By Valorie Shatynski Late winter and early spring tugs at our gardening urges to plan this year’s vegetable and herb gardens. This is the ideal time to put some forethought into the layout of your production garden. The priority is to make a list of which veggies will be eaten and enjoyed most by you […]
Potatoes come in a wide variety of colors.(Laura Musikanski / morguefiles.com) By Jodi Bay Early spring is a time vegetable gardeners begin to plan spring and summer gardens. Looking at seed catalogs, many are selecting seeds for tomatoes, peppers, melons and eggplants. But what about potatoes? Potatoes are easy to grow, come in various colors […]
