Crops that are sweeter after a freeze Brassicas Brussel sprouts kale collard greens turnips cabbage Alliums leeks Umbells carrots celeriac parsnip Chenopodiaceae beets swiss chard What makes crops sweeter after a freeze? The response these plants have to cold temperatures improves their sweetness. By increasing the amount of sugar in their cells or by converting …
Garden greens are always a welcome change in our garden after the summer heat. Here’s some info to get you started growing your own greens at home. The best garden greens to grow Mustard greens became a favorite in my house as soon as we harvested our first bunch. They are tender like spinach and …
With first average freeze dates being just that – averages – it’s important to be prepared ahead of time, in case your freeze comes earlier this year. So how should you prepare your garden for a freeze? How Mulch Can Help You Prepare for a Freeze The beginning of fall is a good time to …
Have you ever wondered how long it would take to grow a salad you could eat fresh from your garden? This post dives into the time you need as well as ideal growing conditions, how to use all parts of the plants you grow and how to manipulate temperatures so you can get growing (and …
Troubleshooting in the garden doesn’t always have to be such a mystery. When doing so, go back to the basics: plants need light, nutrients, air and water. When we do this, we can often solve the problem on our own. Think through each of these necessities and whether the plant has gotten too little or …
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