With the proper planning and equipment, fresh garden vegetables can be grown throughout the year, even in the coldest months of winter. This allows the garden enthusiast to keep up with his or her hobby all year long. It's also a productive way to save money on vegetables flown in from other regions that are often expensive.
Many areas of the United States are suitable for growing crops into October or November, even without greenhouses or cold frames. More southern regions have growing seasons that can last even longer. The first killing frost of the season is your due date to get your vegetables to maturity. The average
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Vegetables in Fall and Winter
November 8th, 2011 Heather Duchan | VegetablesFall Vegetable: The Pumpkin
October 28th, 2011 T Akery | Vegetables
This is certainly the season for the pumpkin. As Halloween approaches, the demand for them grows. They are carved into scary faces and lit up. But it is also this time of year where the pumpkin becomes the staple of many dessert feasts. Roasted pumpkin seeds are also a holiday treat.
Carving the pumpkin was brought to America by the Irish. Though the pumpkin wasn't the first medium to have faces carved into it, it was tailor-made for carving. Thus, the pumpkin has gained its fame.
The pumpkin is actually considered a squash and can be treated as such in cooking. For pie making, it is recommended to
Carving the pumpkin was brought to America by the Irish. Though the pumpkin wasn't the first medium to have faces carved into it, it was tailor-made for carving. Thus, the pumpkin has gained its fame.
The pumpkin is actually considered a squash and can be treated as such in cooking. For pie making, it is recommended to
Vegetables that Don’t Like Each Other
September 2nd, 2011 T Akery | Vegetables
There are some vegetables that grow very well together, but there are some vegetables that simply don't like each other. This conflict usually leads to the spread of diseases or the stunting of growth of the plants. Thus, when planning your next vegetable garden, you should consider planting these vegetables as far apart as possible.
Even though some chefs like to put onions in with beans, they actually don't like each other in the garden. You could call them enemies. The trouble is that the onions prevent beans from reaching their full potential. You get a smaller and less productive bean crop if you plant them together.
Even though some chefs like to put onions in with beans, they actually don't like each other in the garden. You could call them enemies. The trouble is that the onions prevent beans from reaching their full potential. You get a smaller and less productive bean crop if you plant them together.
