The botanical name of Lettuce is Lactuca sativa and there are hundreds of varieties of lettuce, from the soft and delicate bibb lettuce to the crisp and colorful rouge d'hiver. Lettuce plant is an easy-to-grow annual and... Read more ..read more

The scientific name of Cabbage is Brassica oleracea and Cabbage is actually a leafy green vegetable that comes in a densely packed head. A lot of cabbage cultivars vary in appearance, including the ones with curly leaves... Read more ..read more

The scientific name of Potato plant is Solanum tuberosum. Actually Potatoes are relatively inexpensive to procure, however the freshly dug potatoes from your own home garden seem to have a flavor all their own. Potato... Read more ..read more

Today sweet corn is one of the most versatile cash crops that are grown all over the world. According to history sweet corn was grown by several Native American tribes. History also told us that the specific time this crop... Read more ..read more

The botanical name of Okra is Abelmoschus esculentus and the plant is grown for its edible seed pods. Okra plant is also used as an annual landscape plant for its attractive flowers. The okra plant, which is a perennial... Read more ..read more

I have two questions here. 1. After a hearty year of garden veggies I feel like the soil could probably use some revitalizing. Am I better to wait to early spring to top dress my beds or now in the fall to let the nutrients work their way into the soil. 2. I have been keeping my coffee grounds and pulverized egg shells since spring. Am I better off to put them in the soil now to break down or again wait till spring ..read more

This is a unique and inspiring mix of colours (orange, yellow, white and purple. They are thinner and smaller than most modern carrots, but they do not compromise on sweetness. These planters have been filled with organic potting compost composed of a mixture of coconut coir (from coconut husks), soil and other natural elements which allow for the roots of the plants to easily absorb their nutrients ..read more

​ Carrots!! They’re so fun and satisfying to grow. (Look how joyful I am in the photo above!) When I ran a youth farm carrots were one of the crops the kids most loved to harvest. And, even as an adult, there’s something magical about digging in the soil and pulling out a golden yellow or earthy purple carrot. In our house, they’re one of the vegetables we’re able to grow and eat all year round. So, I devote a lot of space to growing as many as possible throughout the... Read more ..read more