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Cultivating Harmony in Our Garden
As we embark on our journey through the lush green world of vegetable gardening, we invite you to consider the delicate dance between vegetables and their often misunderstood companions—the weeds. Keeping your garden weeded is not merely a chore but a vital act of stewardship. Weeding your vegetable garden is essential. Weeds grow faster than…
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The First Daylily Blooms at the Veggie-Bed
The daylilies are blooming, thriving in sunny spots with organic-rich soil and weekly watering. (Hemerocallis) have graced the Veggie-Bed with their trumpet-shaped blooms. These hardy perennials are a joy to cultivate. Daylilies are easy-to-grow perennials and are simple to care for. Plant in early spring or fall, one month before a hard frost. Space the…
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A Summer Tale: Cucumbers in the Sun
The arrival of summer at the Veggie-Bed is marked by the sight of young cucumbers thriving in the warmth of the sun, promising refreshing culinary delights. Nothing signals the arrival of summer at the Veggie-Bed quite like young cucumbers growing on the vine. As meteorological summer begins, the days lengthen, the sun shines brighter, and…
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A Flavorful Heirloom Gem
Prizehead lettuce is an heirloom variety dating back to the late 19th century. Despite its name, it’s not a heading lettuce but a non-heading, leaf, or loose-headed lettuce. The leaves are upright, deeply curled, broad, and light green, with a slight reddish blush on the tips. This flavorful lettuce is prized for its unique crinkly…
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A Crispy Delight for Your Salad Bowl
The Prizehead lettuce is growing well here at the Veggie-Bed. Early morning pickings of leaves have produced countless salads. Prizehead lettuce, also known as ‘Prize Head’ and ‘Early Prize Head,’ is an heirloom variety that dates back to the late 19th century. Despite its name, it’s a non-heading, leaf, or loose-headed lettuce. The leaves are…
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Cucumber Fruit Set: A Guide to Successful Pollination
Fruit set in cucumbers is the process through which cucumber plants produce and develop fruit. Cucumbers are self-pollinating, meaning that a single cucumber plant has both male and female flowers. Male flowers have a slender stem and typically bloom in clusters of three to five, with shorter stems compared to female flowers. Female flowers bloom…
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Morning Bounty: Pickin’ Fresh Leafy Greens
Self-Photo by: Tom Myrick; -Early Morning Pickin’- The best time to harvest leafy greens is early morning, just after sunrise. At this time, vegetables retain moisture and freshness, preventing them from becoming limp due to heat. To enjoy crisp and flavorful greens, head out to your garden in the morning. For more gardening tips, join…
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