Researchers at Purdue University are studying the impact of growing lettuce at different distances between LED fixtures and lettuce plants. Trials have shown that energy utilization efficiency increases linearly as the lights are placed closer to the plants. Photo courtesy of Cary Mitchell, Purdue U...
Zinnias: Zinnias need to be directly sown in a sunny spot under light soil cover. If you’ve ever tried transplanting a zinnia seedling, you know they are subject to transplant shock, so avoid starting them indoors. They’re a great accompaniment to your tomato and lettuce crop. If you ...
While most of the United States grows ivy geraniums as an annual, those in USDA Hardiness zones 10 – 12 can grow them as a perennial. Theseplants growquickly during the summertime, so there’s no reason to start seeds indoors if you are hoping to fill your hanging basket. ...
Scatter the lettuce over a large platter and top with the chops and plums. Serve with the plum sauce on the side. (Original recipe from Chasing Smoke by Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, Pavilion, 2021.) Posted in Barbecue, Food, Gluten-free, Lamb | Tagged Barbecue, BBQ, Cooking, Foo...
A planting calendar for each plant indicates when to start seedlings indoors and sow directly outdoors, including multiple sowing times for successive and year-round crops. Did you think your area had just one growing season? “Stretching the Seasons” introduces us to the three growing seasons ...
Use a soil thermometer to help you know when to plant vegetables. Some cool season crops (onions, kale, lettuce and spinach) can be planted when the soil is consistently at or above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintenance and cleanup Lawn mowing: Set blade at 0.75–1 inch for b...
Well for those of you that are thinking about introducing gardening to your little ones, you might want to introduce our TV friend... Read more Gardening How to Grow Lettuce 0 Growing lettuce has always been a wonder to grow and continues to be a great family favourite. It is ...
Adding some Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) & lettuce helps with the green leaf growth. ... That's why magnesium (like Epsom salt) or chelated iron is recommended as some supplement minerals for the kumquats. How do you save a dying kumquat tree?
professional baths twice a year. I now he has few years left to live so I spoil him as best I can. He spends most of the time indoors but has a good sized backyard to play in. Minimal human food but occasional cheese. Daunte is now 13 Years old and our four Year anniversary c...
Fresh tomato slices and crisp lettuce add vibrancy, a verdant dance of colours and textures, contrasting the richness within. One divine bite is a passage to the divine, as flavours intermingle in an exquisite gastronomic ballet, leaving discerning palates spellbound. And I couldn’t resist to ...