The coldest winter in 150 years for many gardeners has keep the focus on cold hardy vegetable varieties.
There are many ways to extend the growing season through the winter in cold temperate climates. This can be done by using cold frames, greenhouses, row covers, and raised beds, as well as mulching heavily [ ... ]
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Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah” is a very popular high-protein food source for many people, and its popularity seems to be growing at exponential rates. Did you know you can grow your own quinoa? Quinoa needs full [ … ]
To some a menacing weed, to others a wonderful tasty treat, it really depends on who you ask about purslane. Purslane (portulaca oleracea) is native to India and Persia and has spread to almost all [ … ]
When you think of attracting a super-pollinating machine to your backyard garden, you probably don’t instantly think of the mason bee. Most people think of the honeybee instead. But there is good reason for making [ … ]