Squash is a popular vegetable for home gardeners in Colorado to grow. But knowing exactly when to direct seed or transplant squash can be tricky with our state’s fickle weather. With proper timing, you can maximize your yields of delicious summer and winter squash varieties. An Overview of Squash Types There are a few main … Read more
Romanesco is an eye-catching, chartreuse-colored variant of cauliflower that offers a buttery, nutty taste and texture. Its fractal, spiral shaped florets make it one of the most visually stunning vegetables you can add to your plate. If you’re looking to try this vegetable for the first time or find the best source for fresh romanesco … Read more
As an annual, Nasturtium can be grown for its pretty flowers, leaves, and climbing stems. It can also be eaten. Both the flowers and leaves of the nasturtium are tasty eaten raw and fresh. Harvesting nasturtium plants as food is easy, as long as you know a few simple tips. With their vibrant blooms and … Read more
The La Roma tomato is one of the most popular paste tomato varieties grown in home gardens. With its oblong shape and meaty flesh with few seeds, it’s ideal for making tomato sauce, salsa, and other cooked tomato products. But one thing that confuses many gardeners is whether La Roma is a determinate or indeterminate … Read more
How many years will you have to wait before you can eat figs from a tree you planted this year? This question can be hard to answer, just like the one about how hardy fig trees are in cold climates. We’ll do our best, though, and share what we know about some types that grow … Read more
Planting onions using seedlings is the only way to go in my humble opinion. Let’s talk about why! Onion transplants are a great way to get a head start on growing big, healthy onions. Buying transplants instead of seeds allows you to skip the indoor growing stage and go straight to planting outside. With the … Read more
With their distinctive architectural form and scrumptious edible flower buds, globe artichoke plants make a great addition to an edible or ornamental garden. If you’ve been considering purchasing some artichoke plants for your yard, here’s what you need to know about selecting top varieties and providing them with proper care for bountiful harvests. A Bit … Read more
The spot had never been gardened before and was covered in weedy grass. My hard-working husband tilled and raked and tilled and raked until the area was clear. We tried to work the soil a bit, but it was clear right away that it would take a lot of work to even half-way decent the … Read more
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This old saying fits the Peed family well, who started growing yellow onions on their farm, Flatland Ag, Inc. during the 1970s. , near Aurora in the early ’90s. The Peeds had been farming other crops, like corn and soybeans, for more than 100 years, but … Read more
Growing juicy delicious tomatoes is a goal for many gardeners. While it takes good soil sun exposure, watering, and care, pruning is an important task that can help your tomato plants be more productive. Pruning establishes the plants’ structure, improves air circulation and light penetration, and helps direct the plants’ energy into the ripening fruit. … Read more