When it comes to growing peanuts, we can all learn a little something from Virginia Blass! Virginia hails from the great state of South Carolina, and growing peanuts has been a way of life for a couple of generations. “My grandfather grew peanuts and sold them at a roadside stand,” says Virginia, “and for as …
Vegetable Garden TIps
When it comes to raising your own food, nothing can be more simple than growing loose leaf lettuce! Not only is it simple to grow, it can keep fresh salads on the dinner table from early spring to late fall. In fact, with a cold frame, it can even grow through the harshest of winter …
Growing container tomatoes on your back patio or deck is an excellent way to keep the fresh taste of garden produce close at hand. There are a lot of built-in advantages when growing container tomatoes vs. a traditional garden setting. For one, they can be planted earlier. Container tomatoes are easy to protect if a …
Today’s article comes to us from Jeff who lives just outside of Evansville, Indiana, and it’s all about growing sweet corn! We absolutely loved Jeff’s story about growing up in a garden-crazy neighborhood, and how he is now carrying on the traditions of a home garden like his parents and grandparents did. we especially love …