Five Favorite Heirloom Tomatoes
Karen To be a genuine heirloom tomato, the variety must be at least 50 years old (some say older) dating from the time before the extensive breeding of hybrids for commercial…
How to Select Eggplants for the Home Vegetable Garden
Eggplant seems to be having a revival of sorts. As I walk through the local farmers’ market I have noticed that there are many different kinds of eggplants as well…
How to Grow Beets (Beta vulgaris)
Beets are a sweet vegetable so if you have a sweet tooth this might be your number one choice of a vegetable. It is so sweet that some varieties are…
How to Choose Corn for the Home Garden
As lovers of corn of the cob we remember well the first time we had Silver King a white corn that was tender, sweet, white and so delicious. Then another…
How to Buy Pumpkins for Halloween and Thanksgiving
A visit to the local farmers’ market or local pumpkin patch in the fall reveals a big selection of pumpkins for sale. The selection is also varied so whether you…