When the heat is on, tomato plants take a break: they don’t care for excessive heat any more than the rest of us. When daytime temperatures are up in the 90s and nights are in the 70s or warmer, tomato plants may keep on blooming, but the flowers … [Read more...]
Root Vegetables: Underground Culinary Treasures
Like many of my fellow gardeners, I enjoy digging in the dirt, feeling soil textures with my fingertips, and discovering earthworms wriggling around those dark places. Although some people might find this somewhat odd, most young children are eager … [Read more...]
Thomas Jefferson’s Vegetable Garden: A Thing Of Beauty And Science
When you listen to All Things Considered host Melissa Block's story about Thomas Jefferson's garden, you'll hear how he cared about putting peas on the table and sharing seeds with his friends. Continued: … [Read more...]
General Recommendations for Growing Vegetables in Containers
In 2008 and 2009, the Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center (SEAREC) near Lancaster, PA and the Franklin County Horticulture Education Center in Chambersburg, PA hosted extensive trial plantings of fruiting vegetables in containers. This … [Read more...]
TOMATO DISEASES & DISORDERS
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) can be grown on almost any moderately well-drained soil type. A good supply of organic matter can increase yield and reduce production problems. Tomatoes and related vegetables, such as potatoes, peppers and eggplants, … [Read more...]
June Gardening Tips
With the start of June we now welcome summer and our gardens are now in full swing. With summer we have to keep our gardens watered regularly and keep an eye out for insect and disease problems. Below are gardening tips to help your garden grow … [Read more...]
Planting a smart vegetable garden
Thinking about planting your own vegetable garden may bring to mind images of bountiful fresh and healthy produce. Advance planning will be the key to your successful garden. Continued: … [Read more...]
KidsGardening- Garden Activities At Home
"Fun activities that provide opportunities for families or informal groups to learn together, while encouraging love for nature and the environment." WOW! This site offers 65 separate activities! Many are geared for all ages. They have been … [Read more...]
A passion for pawpaws
It's shaped like an obese banana, tastes like mango custard and is probably growing wild within miles of your home, but chances are you've never tasted a pawpaw. By Su Clauson-Wicker Special to The Roanoke Times Read more: … [Read more...]
Food Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Start Simple with MyPlate. During a pandemic, you may be taking extra precautions to keep you and your family safe and prepared, including making sure you have everything you need at home. This guide contains information on food planning, … [Read more...]