Garlic, with its enticing aroma and robust flavor, is a great way to add a little zest to any recipe. It’s also fairly easy to grow, and a crop can be started in late fall.
How To Plant and Grow Garlic in the Vegetable Garden
Fruits & Veggies
Edibles Love Ornamentals (and the Feeling Is Mutual)
Regardless of whether you’re primarily an ornamental or an edibles gardener, it’s a good idea to plant both flowers and vegetables (or herbs) to promote beneficial effects for you and your garden.
What to Do With Your Bumper Crop of Tomatoes
Was it just a few years ago that tomato crops were struck by a late blight, devastating the harvest for many home gardeners? Those gardeners who weren’t permanently scarred by the experience and have ventured back “into the water” were … Read Article
Tips for Growing Pumpkins
Prize-winning carved pumpkin at The New York Botanical Garden We decided to grow pumpkins this year. I discovered there is a reason that pumpkins are usually grown on farms and in “pumpkin patches.” Pumpkin vines ask for a sizable swath … Read Article
Vaccinium Red Pearl: Making it Easy to Fruit Garden
Virtues: Red Pearl lingonberry is a close relative of blueberry bushes (all are in the genus Vaccinium). It works well as a groundcover and produces edible red berries. Even without a distinct fruit or vegetable garden, you can grow fruit … Read Article
Direct Seeding and How to Protect Plants from Frost
In this video Tricia from Peaceful Valley talks about direct seeding and how to protect plants from frost.
Grow Stockier, Bushier Tomato Plants This Year
My instructor at the New York Botanical Garden gave us a tip on growing the sturdiest tomato plants indoors, before transplanting them outdoors. This gives plants a head start on the growing season and a much better chance of surviving … Read Article
Choosing Fruit Trees
Watch this video for tips on choosing the right fruit tree for your yard. Read Article
Growing Potatoes
Watch a video about growing potatoes in the ground or containers. Read Article
Growing Horseradish
Horseradish adds a zesty taste to potato dishes, or you can grate it into sandwiches and salads. In this video, Tricia from Peaceful Valley shows you how to grow your own horseradish in a container. You’ll learn how to encourage … Read Article
Welcome Spring with a Farm-to-Table Brunch
Ideas for a springtime brunch. Read Article