With a flavor that's both earthy and subtly sweet, rutabagas are as versatile in the kitchen as they are resilient in the garden. Gardener Lindsay Miller shares 5 quick tips for keeping these keeper crops plump and sweet.
What better way to embrace the full potential of your garden than growing root vegetables? These underground vegetables pack a delicious and nutritious punch. Join gardening expert Liessa Bowen on a tour of some familiar and some lesserknown root veggies you can grow in your own garden!
Are you looking for cool-weather greens that you can grow in fall, besides the usual spinach, lettuce, and kale? Enter turnip greens, the above-ground foliage portion of turnip plants. In addition to the root, you can enjoy these nutritious, peppery leaves. The process is a bit different, but gardening enthusiast Emily Estep has 9 tips for growing and harvesting the best turnip greens to get you started.
Turnips aren’t stodgy old root vegetables. The historic roots now come in new varieties that are versatile in cuisine with a sweet, crisp flavor, and tailored to raw eating or cooked dishes. Explore the ideal time to harvest the globes and their leafy tops for the best flavor with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Homegrown onions are a tasty treat. They’re special because you grew them yourself! Don’t let all that hard work go to waste. When you harvest your onions on time, they last a long time. Learn how to take care of your bulbing crop this year alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Your onions are ready to harvest and you’ve had a good crop. Assuming you don’t want to eat them all at once, do you know how to prepare them for long-term storage? Learn some useful tips for curing and storing your onions so they’ll last until when you need them!
Plums, in their pretty shades of purple, burgundy, and bronze, are jewels among stonefruits with supreme sweetness. The right time for picking makes all the difference in maximizing flavor and texture. Whether you’re already growing or getting inspiration, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in determining how and when to harvest plums with aplomb.
Every great comfort meal begins with sautéed onions, so knowing how to grow and care for them is essential. But what about knowing when to harvest them? Organic farmer Jenna Rich shares three crucial signs to know it’s time to harvest your onions.
Are you growing leeks this year? Since they’re a little bit different from onions, knowing exactly when and how to harvest can be difficult, especially for new gardeners. Thankfully, the process is simple. Plant biologist Emily Estep will tell you all about when and how to harvest leeks.
Autumn weather causes green cauliflower stems to start forming their white sprouts—you’ll see your plants turn from leafy seedlings to bulging heads! Fall is perfect for growing cauliflower since the cool temperatures promote healthy head formation with little riciness or bolting. Join backyard grower Jerad Bryant and learn how to harvest your ready crop!
If you think you’re out of time to start seeds and grow even more vegetables this year, think again. There’s a long list of cool-weather crops out there that love autumnal conditions. You can grow many of them in less than two months. You could even harvest baby greens in less than one month, if you get started now. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep reveals 13 of these fast-growing crops to help you plan your fall garden.
Broccoli is a tasty, tender crop with lots of nutrients. It’s perfect for backyard gardens! You may wonder when it ripens, and when you should harvest its heads. Wonder no more, since we’ll discover when and how to harvest your growing veggies. Learn to cut your broccoli heads in this guide alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.