Archive for the ‘Edible Gardening’ Category

A bountiful harvest of garden-fresh produce is every home gardener’s vision. But what if you didn’t have access to fresh, homegrown, healthy food?  That’s just what the folks at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle are all about. Read the rest of this entry »

I often think back to my childhood and the tedious chores of working in our family vegetable garden.  I had to pull the weeds, spread the manure, turn over the soil, pull the weeds, plant the seeds, water the crops, pull the weeds, pick the beans, pluck the tomatoes, and did I mention pull the weeds.  As a child I didn’t appreciate the lessons I was learning in the garden.  Now, although I know how much work it is, I find I want to grow vegetables again. Read the rest of this entry »

Gardening in a container is much like gardening in the ground; think of it as simply using a smaller “plot.” No need for a large yard to enjoy your own garden of edible delights. Read the rest of this entry »

Basils (Ocimum basilicum) belong to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and have the square stems, two-lipped flowers and abundant fragrance-bearing oil glands typical of mint. Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing says summer better than a ripe, juicy tomato fresh from the garden. The store bought varieties just can’t compete. Read the rest of this entry »

During the cold winter months, many of us can only dream of spring gardening. But I found an alternative that lets me garden during the winter — in my kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »

With the sound of Nat King Cole singing sweetly in the background, it’s time to roast your own chestnuts. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s that time of year. Pumpkin season. Which means pumpkin pie, pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving and pumpkin contests. Read the rest of this entry »

Growing tomatoes in the South is a difficult endeavor. Tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, but there can be many disease problems in the hot and humid Southeast. One disease that shows up every year is blossom-end rot, but it is very easy to prevent with some planning. Read the rest of this entry »

And the winner is – Dill! The Herb Society of America has selected dill (Anethum graveolens) as the Herb of the Year for 2010.  It’s one of the easiest herbs to grow and perfect for both the new and seasoned gardener. Read the rest of this entry »