‘Romanian Red’ is a favorite variety with a huge, authentically garlic flavor. Explore growing this easy-going selection and enjoy its robust qualities with gardener Katherine Rowe. Garlic lovers only.
Don’t fumble your crops! Some fruits and vegetables ripen off the vine, like tomatoes. Others, like squash and cucumbers, should be eaten before they ripen too much. Still, others grow woody or tough and are more palatable when you pick them early. Learn with seasoned grower Jerad Bryant which 11 crops you might be harvesting too late.
Are you looking for a bell pepper that isn’t bland? Look no further than the pimiento types. These red peppers have sweet flesh, thick walls, and excellent flavor. Learn to grow and prepare these chiles alongside seasoned vegetable grower Jerad Bryant.
Yellow brightens up any space it’s in. Sunshine makes yellow flowers pop, so you’ll want to plant some in your landscape for ornamental charm. You’ll also invite pollinators in, as herbal flowers contain lots of pollen and nectar. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in discovering the prettiest herbs with yellow blooms.
‘German White’ has picture-perfect bulbs that are the definition of hearty garlic. These silvery-white, large heads have plump, flavorful cloves that are intense without being overwhelming. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the slow heat and sweet rewards of growing this reliable garlic.
‘Music’ hardneck garlic is a crescendo of flavor in the summer garlic scene. The robust cloves - in size and flavor- bring a punch of spice followed by sweet notes in classic flavor. This culinary favorite is adaptable and easy to grow. Explore how to grow ‘Music’ with gardener Katherine Rowe.
If you’re not careful, bacterial- and fungal-borne diseases can infect and destroy your watermelon plants. While some diseases are more damaging than others, they can all affect fruit. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists seven watermelon diseases, explaining how to identify them, how to treat them, and how to prevent them in the first place.
Garlic seeds have some specific needs when it comes to storing them until planting time. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips to keep your seeds healthy and fresh until planting time.
Melons swell with sweet flesh at summer’s end. You may think these crops need a lot of space, but you can successfully grow them in raised beds! Start some in spring—you’ll enjoy their yummy flavor all season long. These seven tips from seasoned vegetable grower Jerad Bryant will have you harvesting bountiful melons in no time.
Growing watermelons is a labor of love, or at least patience. Now is the time to savor the sweet rewards and indulge in the taste of summer. Avoiding common growing problems is essential to getting full, healthy fruits. Learn how to streamline successful production with gardening expert Katherine Rowe
This ancient crop has a surprising abundance of benefits for home gardeners and chefs. In this article, garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains 7 reasons to use wheat as part of your crop rotations, soil enrichment, and culinary adventures. You can even grow your own wheatgrass!
Pound for pound, no other variety outdoes elephant garlic, and that's because it's not a true garlic, at all! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss and learn how to grow these gargantuan cloves.