Warm soil is essential for young plants to become established. Harden off seedlings before transplanting them in the garden; set them outdoors in a sunny spot for an hour or two the first day, then increase the
We’ve been keeping on top of all the cooking questions you’ve been asking the last couple of weeks and we really want to help you with them. From the basics of baking to veg cooking tips, guidance on storecupboard staples and classic recipes, we are an
Garlic can be grown in containers as long as it is positioned in a warm spot and gets regular water. Because garlic requires a long growing period, you may want to interplant garlic with lettuce or another green. Choose a container that is at least 15 inches (38cm) wide and deep. Garli...
Still, in some areas, crops are harvested in an old-fashioned way: farmworkers burn the excess leaves and then cut the stems with a machete. This method is too labor-intensive and has negative environmental consequences due to the burning of plantations. Modern machines that cut stalks ...
From left to right: Chinese kale, Chinese long beans, and Chinese celery Pea Shoots Also known aswan dou miao, these are my all-time favorite and easiest Chinese green tostir fry with garlicand serve as soon as it has been wilted. ...
, may not have suitable equipment for keeping food at the right temperature. Our CSA, for instance, puts fresh produce in a box and leaves it in a shaded outdoor area at a nursery. On hot days, I have to pick it up as soon as it’s ready if I don’t want wilted lettuce....