Growing Bok Choy at Home

Bok Choy photo by Stephanie Suesan Smith Bok choy, also known as pak choi (Brassica rapa var. chinensis), originated in Asia but is grown in the United States by a lot of people. It has a mild flavor and is not as picky about conditions as Chinese cabbage. I use it in...

Growing Kohlrabi at Home

Kohrabi (Brassica olearcea var. gongylodes) is a member of the Brassica family, also referred to as Cole crops. This relative of the cabbage was first recorded in Europe in 1554 and reached North America by the early 1800s. The taste is sweeter than a turnip and a...

Growing Garlic at Home

Garlic Photo by https://pixabay.com/users/congerdesign-509903/ Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a popular spice in cooking. It is related to onions and chives. You can grow your own garlic in your garden. This guide will tell you how. What Type Of Garlic To Grow Garlic...

Squash Vine Borer in the Garden

Squash Vine Borer Adult Photo by https://www.flickr.com/photos/christinestephens/ The squash vine borer is a clear-winged moth that lays its eggs on squash and pumpkin plants. The larva tunnels into the stem and crown of the plant and eats the pith inside. The center...

Growing Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash Butternut squash (Cucurbita mo is a type of winter squash with a hard exterior shell and seeds. Native to the Americas, butternut squash has been cultivated for 6,000 years. It is closely related to the pumpkin with a vine that grows along the ground....