Dealing with Radish Diseases
Like all food crops, radishes are susceptible to various fungal diseases, however they’re quite the tough crop. Because of their short growing period, they don’t have much time to develop …
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Storing Food from Your Freedom Garden
The goal of a Freedom Garden is to be able to store and share the food you’re growing, so getting good at storing and preserving your fruits and veggies should …
Crop Rotation Basics for a Freedom Garden
If you have a small backyard plot for your Freedom Garden, or a porch garden, or a space where you grow herbs beside your kitchen window, you might wonder what …
Sweet and Sour Eggplant
Have you ever had those days when you want something simple but still special? I know I do! For those days, I whip up a delicious batch of Sweet and …
Spicy Pickled Eggplant
One of the best things about using eggplants for cooking is that they’re great at absorbing the flavors of the ingredients they’re paired up with. This makes them perfect to …
Eggplant Hummus (Baba Ghanoush)
I know the feeling you get when you’re waiting for your eggplants to fully mature. Seeing plump, large eggplants among your greenery is such a milestone!
Of course, not all eggplants …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Eggplant
Tending to your eggplant or cooking with eggplant means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. …
Dealing with Eggplant Pests
Pests on your eggplants, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your developing plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests …
Dealing with Eggplant Diseases
Like all food crops, eggplant is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
Storing and Preserving Your Eggplants
Eggplants don’t have a great shelf life. They are prone to mold, rot, and disease, and they can’t even be refrigerated or they will deteriorate quicky. …
