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But that changed a few years ago, when a friend shared a batch of stovetop parsnip fries with me. A little bit of coconut oil or olive oil, maybe some ghee heated up in a skillet, parsnips cut into thin strips and tossed in, and a little salt and pepper to taste. Wow! We link … Read more
Raspberries are gems in the garden, and to help them thrive, pay attention to what you plant nearby—by companion planting for raspberries, you might just get a bigger harvest. Whether you are planning to grow wild raspberries or cultivated varieties, you want the plants to thrive and produce abundant fruit. One way to help the … Read more
It’s true, the skin color is tempting, though deceptive, because skin color often turns the color of maturity 4+ weeks before maturity is reached— though honeynut, with her built-in ripeness indicator below, is a fabulous exception! She is finally ripe once all the green has turned a deep pumpkin-y caramel color. Most winter squash skins … Read more
You have to worry about managing cultures, sterilizing grains, making spawn, mixing substrates and trying to do it all without introducing contamination that could ruin your whole project. Of course, if you love growing mushrooms as much as I do, all those complicated terms sound like music to your ears! But if you are new … Read more
I’ll never understand why garlic scapes aren’t more popular. Outside of the community of garlic growers, most people I talk to have never even heard of them! Most grocery stores don’t sell them, though if you are lucky you may be able to find them seasonally at your local co-op or farmers market. We link … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Your growing season is coming to an end and your squash isn’t ripe. Maybe you’re already experiencing some frosty weather and your unripe green squash is still languishing on the vine. You can still salvage your squash … Read more
Bamboo, with its elegant and serene presence, has long been a favorite in both outdoor gardens and indoor spaces. Growing bamboo in pots is a fantastic way to bring this touch of natural grace into your home or onto your patio. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about nurturing bamboo … Read more
I’m going to show you how we plant onion sets and then dig up big onions when they’re ready! Growing onions overwinter is a great way to keep gardening all year long. Onion sets are planted in the Fall and then harvested in the late spring. How to Plant Autumn Onion Sets for a Bountiful … Read more
Are you wondering whether or not you really need to thin out your lettuce seedlings? Or maybe you just want to know the best way to do so. Let me be the first to say, it is super easy and it’s a must-do gardening task. Sometimes the problem with gardening is that it’s easy to … Read more
Excessive aquatic plant growth is a common complaint and may interfere with desired uses of ponds. Phosphorus and nitrogen typically drive aquatic plant growth, which may persist while nutrient levels remain elevated. This publication will assist landowners, pond managers, farmers, producers, and municipalities how (a) land-based actions throughout the watershed can reduce external nutrient and … Read more