You can alsogrow sweet corn, and that’s what many people prefer to do. The fresh kernels are delicious and what we think of most. Squash This crop grows quickly and can be stored much longer when kept whole. Both winter andsummer squashare excellent additions to your survival garden, and...
Summer is the height of the growing season when the vegetable garden comes into its own. While some vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower prefer the cooler temperatures of spring and fall, others such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers need hotter weather in order to thrive....
If you have a small suburban garden or are a student of the Square Foot Gardening method, then you can grow varieties that like to produce long vines vertically. To do this you will need to build a sturdy trellis. Use sturdy trellising as the squashes can become heavy. Welded wire fenci...
Bugs around the home are a common sight, yet as there are more it’s hard to know what is what. Here, you can learn about little black bugs in house. Stink Bug Vs Squash Bug Confused between stink bugs and squash bugs? Get the lowdown on the differences in our comprehensive guide of...
Our friends at Seed Savers have put together everything you’ll need to know on growing, and saving squash and pumpkin seeds for next year’s garden! You’ll want to identify the species first. [Read More] Fall is the Time to Catch Yourself ...
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Whether dried and shelled for soups or stews or fresh off the vine as snap beans - these legumes need a place in your garden. All common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) originated in the Americas and were probably first domesticated in what is now central Mexico, along with corn and squash. ...
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Summer Squash 50-70 June – July Nasturtiums 50-60 June Fall and Winter Planting Strategies As summer turns cooler, it’s time to harvest and prepare your garden for fall and winter crops. Knowing when to plant vegetables in the fall is key to a good harvest. Crops like spinach, kale,...
You would be surely over the moon by hearing that the marigolds keep away not only mosquitos but thrips, aphids, whiteflies, squash bugs, Mexican bee beetles, and tomato hornworms. Mint Ah, mint! My personal favorite herb to keep the mosquitos at a safe distance. ...