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Summer Solstice 2024: Longest Day of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere
The first day of summer in 2024 was Thursday, June 20, for the Northern Hemisphere. At 4:51 pm ET, the sun was at its highest point in the sky, marking the summer solstice. During this event, the Northern Hemisphere receives sunlight at the most direct angle of the year, resulting in the greatest amount of…
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To Prune or Not to Prune Cherry Tomato Plants
Should you prune your cherry tomato plants? Indeterminate cherry tomatoes thrive, and pruning can help manage their growth. It improves airflow, keeps the plant dry, and reduces the risk of fungal diseases. Pruning also allows more sunlight to reach the cherry tomato clusters, leading to quicker ripening and better flavor. Regularly picking ripe tomatoes encourages…
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Thriving Sumter Cucumbers: Versatile, Resilient, and Perfect for Pickling
Sumter Cucumbers, known for their versatility, have taken well to growing up the pole and are producing pristine cucumbers. Sumter cucumbers have a distinctive blocky, slightly tapered, medium-green fruit with white spines. They are a perfect choice for pickling or adding a fresh crunch to salads and vegetable dips. At full maturity, they reach a…
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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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