Planting Bell Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
If you live in an area with a long growing season, the easiest way to plant bell peppers is to plant seeds directly in the ground. …
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What is Crop Rotation: Advantages and Specifics
What is crop rotation to the home gardener? Like you, I usually think of crop rotation in terms of bigger commercial farms, or even large home gardens. If you have …
Dealing with Beet Diseases
Like all food crops, beets are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
8 Fun Age-Appropriate Kids Farm Stand Ideas
One of the best things you can do for your kids is to help them start a business. Even a simple lemonade stand teaches them leadership skills, social skills, how …
The Best Okra Companion Plants
Gumbo, which translates to okra in Bantu, is not the only dish that can be enjoyed with okra, although it's certainly the most popular one! More popular in southern cuisine, …
Why You Need to Plant an Heirloom Garden This Year
If you’re a word nerd, you might appreciate that the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “heirloom” as “something of special value handed down from one generation to another.” They also define it …
Okra Quinoa Bowl
We all know that quinoa gives us a healthy dose of grain protein without any meat. But fresh, tender, young okra is what can give your quinoa bowl a uniquely …
Creole Style Okra
It's really no wonder that Louisiana is so popular for its food. Between Creole (with tomatoes) and Cajun (without tomatoes) styles of cooking, you can't go wrong!
It’s precisely why I …
Southern Fried Okra
Southern Fried Okra is to the south, what Clam Strips are to the north. Or at least that's what I think. They are an ultra-savory and delicious side dish that …
Okra Pickles with a Twist
Believe it or not, pickles have been around since as far back as 2030 BC! More than just a tangy treat, pickles were actually one of the first mobile foods. …
