Kale
Kale is a hardy vegetable that grows best in cool weather. Spring Planting Start seeds indoors 11 weeks before the frost date, or purchase transplants. Transplants are ready when they have 4-6 true leaves....
Category: Veggies
Cabbage
Cabbage is a hardy vegetable that grow best in cool weather. Spring Planting In most areas there is not enough time to grow cabbage from seeds before the weather gets too hot. Start seeds indoors...
Types of Plants–Very Tender, Tender, Semi-Hardy and Hardy
Plants can be divided into several types depending on how well they tolerate cold, freezing temperatures, and frost. Hardy plants require less light (3-6 hours of direct sun), can tolerate hard frost, and grow...
All About Raspberries
I have not grown raspberries myself. My only experience hearkens back to my childhood when I was forced to pick them for what felt like hours on end, coming out scratched and tired. To...
Leeks
Leeks are a hardy vegetable that grow best in cool weather. Spring Planting Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the frost date, or purchase transplants. Harden off and transplant outside 6 weeks before the frost...
Garlic Harvest and Storage
After 8 months of growing, I was finally able to harvest my garlic! Isn’t it beautiful? As the tips of the garlic got yellow and brown, I decided it was time to start harvesting....
Growing Herbs
I’ve had several requests for information about herbs, so here it is! Basil Basil is one of the most popular herbs to grow-there is nothing better than cooking with fresh basil! For earliest basil...
Onions
Onions are a hardy vegetable that grow best in cool weather. When planting onions, you have 3 options–seeds, sets, and transplants. Spring Planting Start seeds indoors 10 weeks before the frost date, but I suggest...
Update on Peas!
According to Mel’s All New Square Foot Gardening book, peas should be planted 5 weeks before the last frost date. A friend of mine heard you could plant anytime after President’s day (end of...
