Gardening

Learn how to grow basil in your garden. Basil can either be started indoors from seed (4-8 weeks before the last frost) or directed seeded outdoors after danger of frost has passed.…

Cucumbers are my favorite vegetable crop to grow because they germinate quickly, grow fast and produce fruit early.…

Understanding how to manage garden pests and disease.…

When I first started seedlings indoors, I used a very simple approach and no special tools. With this simple approach, I had some success but not good success. The basics were in place: seeds,…

Learn all about growing, harvesting and using parsley.…

Cilantro is one of those herbs that you either love or hate. Some people who dislike cilantro mention that it tastes like soap. Why? Well, there is a genetic reason. People with a certain…

I love the aroma and feathery leaves on a dill plant (I also enjoy cooking with dill). First introduced to dill by a friend who prepared a salad and garnished the salad with fresh…

Learn about four essential tools for working in the garden…

It wasn’t long ago that I had not heard of kale. Kale has grown in popularity due to its exceptional nutrient value, health benefits and flavor. I am fond of eating kale because it…

Growing up I was never a big fan of spinach and never thought I would be writing about how to grow spinach. My early  dislike for spinach came from watching Popeye the Sailorman ‘pop’…