Greens are one of my favourite things to grow. As an American with Southern roots, I love a good pot of collards made with pork, cooked low and slow. As a gardener, I experiment with all sorts of greens each year. Greens are one of my favourite things to grow. As an American with Southern ...
Listen | Container GardeningFresh herbs are enchanting: they not only boost the nutritional value of your meals, but they add a bright boost of flavour and aroma. Using Fresh Herbs A vegetable gardener for many years, I've always had herbs in my gardens. First, just a few pots of the basics: basil, parsley and cilantro. Soon I discovered ...
Listen | Edible GardeningI put in a totally new garden this year. Very formal raised beds with four ways to enter, each with an arched trellis. Very pretty. Except that the plants I chose for the trellises only succeeded in one spot. The others are empty. Bummer. I decided the way to go is to choose vining plants ...
Listen | Edible GardeningA Bit about Eggplant Before we jump in to the best practices for growing eggplant in containers, let's chat about what this unique veggie. eggplants, also known as aubergines, brinjals and baigans are technically a fruit and specifically a berry. They are very low in calories and provide good sources of Vitamins B1, B6 and ...
ListenThe perennial vegetable asparagus needs a little care in fall to emerge and growing bigger and healthier next spring. Don't neglect your perennial asparagus as you are harvesting the dickens out of your zucchini, tomatoes, eggplant and peppers. It’s common to only have eyes for this early first crops of spring—and then push it out ...
Listen | Edible GardeningGourds are symbolic of fall. Growing your own is easy. Here's how to harvest them to ensure they last for months or even years. Aside from giant inflatables and pumpkin spice lattes, gourds are one of the most iconic representations of fall here in the U.S. As the calendar switches to September, a basket of ...
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