by Stephanie Suesan Smith | May 26, 2024 | Vegetables
Want to learn to garden? My first attempt at gardening ended up in failure. The weeds took over and squeezed the vegetables out. I was very frustrated by this waste of good seed, time, and money. So I became a master gardener and spent a lot of time helping other...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Oct 3, 2022 | Bok Choy
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...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Sep 19, 2022 | Kohlrabi
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...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Sep 12, 2022 | Garlic
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...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 29, 2022 | entomology
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...
