growing carrots

Classic Carrot Cake

Classic Carrot Cake

Carrot cake runs a close second behind apple pie for the All-American dessert. Rich, moist, and not too sweet, this Classic Carrot Cake is delicious with traditional cream cheese frosting—or  
Colorful Carrot Slaw

Colorful Carrot Slaw

When I go to a potluck dinner or picnic, I don’t like to bring something boring. It can be simple to make, but I want it to be something delicious  
Are Carrots Healthy for You?

Are Carrots Healthy for You?

Are carrots healthy? Are they really a super food for you? You bet they are! Carrots are loaded with vitamins and minerals, simply rich with nutrients that are beneficial to  
Chillin’ Carrot Smoothie

Chillin’ Carrot Smoothie

When you want something delicious to drink, just get out your blender and whip up a Chillin’ Carrot Smoothie. You can go from prep to sip in 15 minutes or  
Roasted Carrots Your Way

Roasted Carrots Your Way

Almost all veggies taste better roasted. There’s something about roasting that really brings out the best in vegetables. The year that I grew a full rainbow of carrots gave me  
Ginger Carrot Soup

Ginger Carrot Soup

Ginger Carrot Soup is a great addition to a meal—or as its own meal. It’s super smooth, with just a touch of sweetness from the Greek yogurt. If you want  
Growing Carrots in Containers

Growing Carrots in Containers

Carrots are easy to grow in containers; you just need good, loose soil. You don’t need a lot of space or a fancy container, either. Some gardeners grow carrots in  
Where to Grow Carrots

Where to Grow Carrots

Carrots like a full day of sun—six to eight hours. They’ll do OK in partial shade, too, but the more sun, the better.  
Growing Carrots from Seeds or Seedlings

Growing Carrots from Seeds or Seedlings

Let’s just cut to the chase here: carrots do not like to be bothered. Direct-sow the seeds and save yourself the time, aggravation, and likely disappointment of trying to transplant  
Types of Carrots

Types of Carrots

Carrots fall into two main groups: early and maincrop. As their name suggests, early carrots mature earlier than their maincrop counterparts. In general, early carrots are ready for harvest in