Whether you are growing your own carrots at home in the garden or planter box, or bringing some home from the grocery store, if you want your carrots to last longer than a week you’ll need to preserve them. There are lots of ways to preserve carrots, and no matter which way you choose, they’ll … Read more
Only people who have never tried to keep plants alive think it is a simple affair. Give it a little water, give it a little light, boom, growing plants. But only we gardeners know the truth: it is easy to kill a plant by giving it too much or too little of anything, including water. … Read more
One of the single most important things you can do in your garden is to get the spacing right when you’re planting your fruits or vegetables. Proper spacing will help ensure that your plants grow big, fast and healthy, and also maximize returns. But, as you can imagine, every single plant has its own spacing … Read more
There’s always a lot to do in your garden when it’s planting season. No matter where you live, no matter what you are planting, it seems like that checklist never ends. But like any endeavor, nailing the basics is usually the most important thing you can do if you want to ensure success. If you … Read more
Timing is everything when gardening. No matter what kind of garden you have and how it is set up, you’ve got to know how long it will take your plantings to germinate so you can plan effectively for their ongoing care. Sitting and waiting leads to doubt, and doubt often leads to mistakes that can … Read more
One of the most engaging and fun parts of gardening is also one of the most potentially frustrating: learning all the various care factors for the different fruits, veggies and other plants you’re trying to grow. Plant species are all unique, and they need different amounts of food and water, different climate conditions, and a … Read more
There’s a lot that has to go right in your garden for you to enjoy a bountiful harvest, whatever it is you’ve planted. You’ve got to prepare the soil correctly, amend it with the right nutrients, give plants support, drive out pests and a whole lot more. Of course, you’ve also got to give your … Read more
Carrots are a delicious and healthy vegetable that can be enjoyed cooked or raw. They are a great source of vitamins and minerals, and carrots can be grown in raised beds or a garden with relative ease. However, one question that many gardeners have is how much sun do carrots need? Carrots like sunny locations … Read more
When I was a kid, my parents used to take us out on hiking trails almost every weekend. I was also a cub scout for a few years, and so I spent a lot of time in nature reserves on hiking trails. One thing that I learned every quickly was: leave. plants. alone. This is … Read more
Poison hemlock is a beautiful plant… that’s also lethal! The unseasonably wet winter and spring – followed by flooding in many regions of the United States, has caused this deadly toxic and invasive plant to pop up all around the country. Once the shock of spotting it on your land wears off, then your real … Read more
Cilantro is an herb that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is an annual flowering plant that is part of the parsley family. It is said that you either love the flavor of cilantro or you hate it. Those that hate it say it tastes soapy, while those that love it … Read more
Dill is an herb that is known and used all over the world. When I hear the word dill, I automatically think of pickles. All parts of the plant are edible, but the leaves and seeds are generally used for flavoring food. Dill is grown annually by most gardeners, but is actually a biennial plant. … Read more
Super high in vitamin A and various antioxidants, carrots are a great vegetable to have in abundance in your garden and fridge. Like other root vegetables or rhizomes, carrots utilize the underground space, giving your permaculture garden a 3 dimensional pattern that takes advantage of all the room available. But like any crop, carrots like … Read more
Native to Europe and Asia, parsnips have been a dinnertime staple in North America since the early 1700s. These tasty root vegetables were used in ancient medicine to relieve toothaches and even achy feet! While parsnips may not be effective for those particular old household remedies, they offer a range of other health benefits and … Read more
Here’s how to know when it’s the right time to harvest your carrots, how to harvest them properly, and what to do with them to keep them fresh longer. Plus, an experiment in cellaring them in a cool crawl space under the house.
