I've come here on other winter afternoons, to curl up with a book or garden catalog and to enjoy the company of the curious parrots.While there, I had to look over their selection of colorful ceramic pots and consider whimsical statuary options for my...
As a general rule, when a third of the leaves are brown you should gently harvest the bulbs. This article originally ran in the November/December 2016 issue of Hobby Farms. But set the bulbs with the biggest cloves aside: Bigger cloves will grow stronger...
To get a jumpstart on the season, you can plant oca tubers in pots kept indoors under grow lights as early as March and then transplant them into the garden when the danger of frost has passed.
Brush off excess soil with your fingers, but do not wash or rinse the harvested tubers. In warm climates, the vines will begin to yellow and die back, but in the north, this may not happen in time for the arrival of fall's cold weather.
I asked a farmer friend who said that she always learned that you should plant daikon as a fall crop, not a spring crop. I had read that early-sprouting radishes can be a great way to help mark the rows where slow-germinating carrots are planted.
Yes, that would be everything. There is a resident cat named Riley and the grounds have many nooks with carefully placed benches so you can rest and indulge the senses with the plants that surround you.I very rarely visit a big box store these days.
When you grow carrots in containers, the roots are less likely to come into contact with these pests. Because carrot seeds can take up to three weeks to germinate, you'll have to be patient before you see them sprout.
If leafminers become problematic, grow your beets under a protective layer of floating row cover. Don't be afraid to try different varieties of colored beets, too, as each color root provides your body with different nutrients.
If they protrude above the soil line, just leave them be. Spread the harvested bulbs out on an inverted plastic nursery flat or a window screen set atop some bricks in a dry garage or shed.
Homegrown beets taste nothing like their processed counterparts. If you've never grown your own beets and have only tasted them from a can or pickle jar, you're in for a real treat.
Overall, the nutritional value of sweet potatoes, the relative ease of culture, and the strong storage and shipping capacity of the crop are factors that make the sweet potatoes one of the most unique crops in the U.S. This article first appeared in the...
Oak leaves, and conifer needles have to build up for centuries to make a significant amount that will have any impact on the soil pH.Personally I do recommend mulching acid loving plants such as hydrangeas, azaleas and rhododendrons with conifer needles...
Near the beautiful banks of Bayou Plaquemine, in Ibberville parish, nestled are 10 acres of land that harbors a jewel in the Green Industry of Louisiana. Their service is outstanding as well as their knowledge of plants.
With good drainage, fennel tends to be a rather robust crop. Feed Your Soil Alice Henneman/Flickr Well-drained and fertile soil is optimal for most crops, but especially for fennel.
Like most gardeners, my major potato harvest arrives a few weeks after the plants turn completely brown and die. We eat any that get cut or bruised during harvest within a few days.
In short order, you'll have a large patch to share with friends and family. A potent aromatic that can release congestion in many systems of the body, horseradish is a must-have root for every family garden.
Bolt resistant varieties are perfect for beginners. Where to plant: Garden; containers When to harvest: 30 to 40 days after seeding, when leaves are 1 to 2 inches in length (baby spinach); 40 to 50 days after seeding (full-sized) Produce storage: Store,...
The soil area from which phosphorous can be absorbed is limited to a very small space around the root itself. Grow beautiful, straight, unblemished carrots by cultivating good soil health from seed planting to harvest.
Radishes will bolt (or flower) when the days begin to lengthen in late spring and the temperatures get warmer. Harvests begin anywhere from 20 to 40 days after planting, depending on the variety.
If you would like to cook them, use them like potatoes. If you'd like to use them for their health benefit, it's best to use them right away. Your gut will thank you for it! Read up on other root vegetables to add to your garden: Crop Profile: Sweet Potatoes...
He also suggests steering clear of soil that is stony or hard—carrots and parsnips need plenty of depth and room for their roots to grow. Tending According to Garry and Wendy Lowe, of Twin Meadows Organics Farm in British Columbia, one of the biggest...
They boast a mild, crisp, tender flesh with a surprisingly delicate flavor. Soil requirements: Average, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Can harvest throughout the winter when provided with a protective mulch.
The sweet potatoes also need to be kept weed-free until they take over—about a month and a half—so it's best to get their spot in the garden as clean as possible first. Then, once the ears start to form, put a fence around them or a dog to protect...
They store better than your average turnip—up to six month under the right conditions—so they make a great contribution to your late winter meals in addition to your fall market table.
How could this be? Option "B" would be a four foot tall, leafed out, potted tree from a big box store. Repot if necessary, using the soil mix recommeded for the plant in question. Realize this and care for the plant accordingly.
They come to maturity so quickly!” Adams suggests that southern gardeners also plant radishes in the fall and continue to sow seeds weekly throughout the winter months. To avoid the thinning process, space the seeds 1 to 2 inches apart.
They make delicious pickles. I'd like to introduce you to a few of my favorite white vegetables for your farm's garden. It's best harvested when the root reaches 2 inches in diameter.
