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 22, 2022 | 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....
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 10, 2022 | squash
Patty pan squash is a type of summer squash that looks like a UFO with scalloped edges. They are not difficult to grow and are nearly as prolific as zucchini squash. They take up about as much room as a zucchini squash plant and are more upright than vining. How to...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 1, 2022 | Vegetables
Your garden may be struggling with the extreme heat that is blanketing the planet this year. There are vegetables that do well in summer, however. Focus on these vegetables to make the best use of your garden this year. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes love the heat!...
