Endive has long been enjoyed in European countries and is now growing in popularity in other areas of the world, particularly North America. It has a distinct bitter flavor that largely disappears with cooking and shines equally in soups and salads. To make things confusing, there are two main types of endive: the leafy variety…
The summer heat always tends to catch us all by surprise. After a late frost, some of us are still hoping the cool spring days will stick around. Unfortunately, the heat of the summer comes at us quickly and removes all of our will to be outside for more than a few minutes. Luckily, there…
If you’ve ever used a natural insect repellant or burned candles to keep mosquitoes away, you’re probably already familiar with the scent of citronella. This strong, citrusy fragrance comes from a type of grass that can be grown in your own garden. As a plant, citronella is easy to grow and shoots up quickly, although…
Kidney beans are a very popular cooking bean often added to chili and other soup recipes. They also happen to be very nutritious and contain lots of fiber as well as protein, folate, iron, and potassium. In the garden, kidney beans are easy to grow and will reward you with a large harvest. They are…
Weed eating in the rain is something we all try to avoid but it turns out that weed eating immediately after it rains can be a good thing in some cases. In most situations, weed eating on a rainy day is the only option and I personally find that it helps keep me cool and…
With the start of every lawn care season, it is time to restring the weed eater, change the oil in the lawn mower, and lubricate the hedge trimmer (check out our post on lubricating you hedge trimmer). However, the most important part of all this preparation is the fuel which you’ll use. Many of us…
Zucchini are most of the most popular vegetables in home gardens. They are prolific producers that bring a high yield from just a couple of plants and you can even grow zucchini in containers! But how far apart, exactly, should you plant your zucchini? You actually have a couple of different options – read on…
There is some debate about whether lawn mowers can and should be stored outside and left to be rained on. There are some people who have never brought their lawn mower under any cover, and of course others who hardly let their mower see any light. There are some things to consider if you want…
Cucumbers can be massive, sprawling plants that take up a large section of the garden, but they also do surprisingly well in containers. By choosing the right pots and right variety, you can easily get an abundant harvest from just a small amount of space. Here’s more on how to grow cucumbers in containers, including…
A lot of us can remember the good old days when we took a drink of water right from the hose during the summers. Honestly, I was always a little hesitant about doing that. Turns out there is a good reason. Many of the regular hoses are now known to leach phthalates, BPA, and in…