Vegetables
Some Interesting Facts About Two Common Vegetables
In these uncertain times, many people are embarking on vegetable gardening. It is very satisfying to sit down to a meal in which you have incorporated some freshly picked foods that you grew and nurtured to the harvest stage yourself. … Continue reading
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Food to Grow by Frankie Flowers
Although written in 2016, Frankie Flowers book entitled “Food to Grow” continues to be an excellent guide for those planning to grow a vegetable garden. Given the times we are currently in, growing vegetables seems more important than it ever … Continue reading
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Vegetable Gardening Tips From Northumberland Master Gardeners
Like many other groups, Northumberland Master Gardeners were unable to meet in April so we do not have a meeting speaker to report on. Instead, we have decided to complile all of our best vegetable gardening tips and share them … Continue reading
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The Story of the Tomato
The Story of the Tomato is an interesting one. Loved by many, tomatoes are easy to grow, come in all shapes and sizes and have an interesting history. The tomato has had a rocky past. It was once thought to … Continue reading
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A Question About Epsom Salts?
Recently I was asked by a home gardener about using Epsom Salts to improve the growth of both foliage and fruit on tomatoes and peppers in the garden and foliage and flowers on roses. I have heard people talk about … Continue reading
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The Book of Kale: The Easy-To-Grow Superfood
White Russian Kale BC Master Gardener, Sharon Hanna has authored two books about Kale. I am going to share some of what she has to say in her first book The Book of Kale: The Easy-To- Grow Superfood. Sharon maintains … Continue reading
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