![Beets Cool Season Garden Beets from a cool season garden.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Beets-Cool-Season-Garden-705x396.jpg)
Why Grow a Cool Season Garden
Unlock the potential of cool-season gardening. Learn how to grow flavorful crops like kale, carrots, and broccoli during fall and winter.
/by Stephen Scott![Growing-Tomatoes-101- A close up of tomatoes and other vegetables](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Growing-Tomatoes-101--705x396.jpg)
Growing Tomatoes 101
Growing tomatoes is an enjoyable and rewarding experience that anyone can master. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, with the right knowledge and techniques, you can easily grow healthy and delicious tomatoes.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Carrots A carrot growing in the dirt with green leaves.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Heirloom-Carrots-705x372.jpg)
Growing Delicious Carrots from Seed to Harvest
Discover the secrets of growing perfect carrots in your backyard. Our guide covers everything from seed selection to harvest time.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Eggplant A close up of purple flowers with green stems.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Eggplant-Header-705x257.jpg)
Growing Great Eggplant – What You Need to Know
Fresh-picked, home-grown heirloom eggplant is sweet and delicious and we’ll show you how to grow it and enjoy it at its best!
/by Stephen Scott![Hardneck Garlic Bulbs A pile of garlic sitting on top of each other.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Hardneck-Garlic-705x397.jpg)
Grow Great Hardneck Garlic at Home
Hardneck garlic has a more complex, richer, spicier flavor that is more 'garlicky' than the supermarket types. We show you how to grow your own great garlic!
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Corn at Red Rock State Park A field of green grass and flowers with mountains in the background.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Corn-at-Red-Rock-State-Park-705x396.jpg)
Heirloom Corn – Grow It to Save It
Heirloom corn is one of our oldest domesticated foods, feeding us for an estimated 7,000 years. Originating in Mexico, this cultivated grass is highly versatile and adaptable, providing so much more than simply food for our lives today. See some delicious varieties and how to grow in a small space.
/by Stephen Scott![Seedlings A close up of some plants growing in the ground](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Seedlings-705x396.jpg)
Build Your Own Seed Starting Station
A seed starting station helps you germinate seeds better and grow stronger transplants for your garden. Better gardens start with robust, healthy seedlings; they grow from the ideal conditions a seed rack provides. We share our 20 years experience in how to build your own.
/by Stephen Scott![Living shade structure A wooden structure with grass on top of it.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Living-shade-structure-705x396.jpg)
Shade Your Garden for Better Vegetables
Shade for a garden is a polarizing subject – it seems like we’ve either got too much or too little. Today we’re focusing on gardens that need shade and showing you easy and simple ways to add some shade to your garden.
/by Stephen Scott![Onions Drying A pile of onions with brown and green tops.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Onions-drying-705x396.jpg)
3 Ways to Grow Great Onions from Seed
Onions grown from bulbs or transplants are a good way to get started, but growing your onions from seed opens up a world of diversity in tastes, shapes, sizes, and colors. Seed-grown onions are just better all around!
/by Stephen Scott![Roasting Peppers A group of green peppers sitting on top of grass.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pepper-Header-705x396.jpg)
Growing Peppers 101
We look at the basics of growing both sweet and hot peppers in your home garden and some mistakes to avoid and myths to be aware of. Armed with a little knowledge, you'll be much more successful this season!
/by Stephen Scott![Arugula Leaves A close up of some green leaves on a plate](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Arugula-705x396.jpg)
Arugula – the Wild, Ancient, Hip and Versatile Green
Arugula might just be the perfect cool season aromatic salad green for the home gardener. Used as an herb, salad green, and leafy green vegetable it's a very versatile ingredient.
/by Stephen Scott![Cool Season Vegetables A bunch of vegetables are sitting on the table](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Cool-Season-Vegetables-705x396.jpg)
Cool Season Vegetables to Love
Gardeners are sometimes baffled when thinking about cool season vegetables. This quick checklist will help you choose what you like to eat and cook with.
/by Stephen Scott![Lettuce Shade Detail A close up of some plants growing in the ground](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Shade-Detail-705x396.jpg)
Grow Lettuce in Summer
Grow lettuce through the summer without bolting with a little knowledge and preparation we'll share with you. Imagine your own fresh lettuce this summer!
/by Stephen Scott![Red Clover Sprouts A pile of sprouts sitting on top of a wooden table.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Red-Clover-705x396.jpg)
Homegrown Sprouts Safety
Homegrown sprouts are an excellent alternative to meat, especially for vegetarians and vegans. They are healthy and nutritious if grown, tested and sprouted right.
/by Stephen Scott![Ebenezer Spring Onions Two onions are sitting on a table outside.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ebenezer-Onions-705x396.jpg)
Spring Onions – When and How to Plant
Spring onions are easy to grow and give great harvest in about two months. See how to choose, plant, grow and harvest them!
/by Stephen Scott![Salsify Flower A pink flower and green grass in the middle of a field.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Salsify-Flower-705x396.jpg)
Salsify – the Vegetable Oyster
Salsify or oyster plant is an ancient herb that was eaten as a vegetable by the Greeks and Romans. Hardy and tasty, it is being rediscovered today.
/by Stephen Scott![USDA Cold Vault A long hallway with many shelves of books.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/USDA-Cold-Vault-705x396.jpg)
Seed Testing and Preservation: A Behind the Scenes Look at Seed Testing Labs and the USDA
Everyone wants higher quality seed - from the home gardener to the production grower. Seed testing and seed preservation improve seed quality.
/by Stephen Scott![Week Old Sprouts A bowl of sprouts on top of a wooden table.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Week-Old-Sprouts-705x396.jpg)
How to Grow Sprouts at Home
Sprouts need only 5 minutes a day, matures in about a week and has more nutrients per calorie than any other type of food. Easy to grow and delicious!
/by Stephen Scott![Jack Be Little Pumpkins A person holding some small pumpkins in their hands](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Jack-Be-Little-Pumpkins-705x470.jpg)
Grow Great Pumpkins from Seed to Harvest
Pumpkins are an important fall mascot, from jack-o’-lanterns to delicious foods. After all, what says Fall more than pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin pies?
/by Stephen Scott![Candy Sweet Spring Onions A close up of onions in the middle of a pile](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Candy-Onions-705x396.jpg)
Fall Onions Made Easy
Growing fall onions usually comes down to one question - “What onions can be grown this fall?” Sweet onions are the safest bet, we'll show you why!
/by Stephen Scott![Tatsoi Mustard A close up of some green leaves on the ground](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tatsoi-Mustard-705x396.jpg)
Second Chance Gardening
Fall is the "Second Chance" for an abundant crop of cool season vegetables. We share some unique planting tips to make your garden a success!
/by Stephen Scott![Ripe Vine Peaches A bunch of oranges are on the table](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Vine-Peach-705x396.jpg)
Vine Peach – Ancient Melon of Many Uses
Vine Peach is a hardy, drought tolerant, prolific ancient baseball sized melon of many uses from shade & windbreak to secret cooking element & room perfume.
/by Stephen Scott![Alpine Strawberries in Hand Alpine Strawberries in Hand](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Alpine-Strawberry-in-Hand-705x396.jpg)
Alpine Strawberries have a Sweet History
Alpine strawberries have captivated our taste buds for a very long time. They are tiny yet hugely flavorful ancestors of our common strawberry.
/by Stephen Scott![Handfull of Achocha Handfull of Achocha](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Handfull-of-Achocha-705x396.jpg)
Achocha – the Unknown Cucumber Relative
Achocha is a delicious and unknown member of the cucumber family with almost complete immunity from the diseases and pests which attack other cucurbits.
/by Stephen Scott![Chile de Agua For Sale Chile de Agua For Sale](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Chile-de-Agua2Web-705x397.jpg)
Chile de Agua – An Unknown Heirloom Chile from Oaxaca
Discover the Chile de Agua, a delicious but unknown heirloom chile from Oaxaca, Mexico, grown for over 300 years.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Tomato Heirloom Tomato](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Heirloom-Tomato-705x330.jpg)
Determinate and Indeterminate Tomatoes –What’s the Difference?
Are determinate tomatoes best for your garden, or would an indeterminate be better for you? How to tell, and what do the terms mean, exactly?
/by Stephen Scott![Potato Leaf and-Regular Leaf Tomato Potato Leaf and-Regular Leaf Tomato](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Potato-Leaf-and-Regular-Leaf-Tomato-705x470.jpg)
Heirloom Tomato Leaves – Potato Leaf vs Regular Leaf
Heirloom tomato leaves have two main different and distinct types of leaves – potato leaf and regular leaf. We'll show you the differences!
/by Stephen Scott![Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper2](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Hungarian-Hot-Wax-Pepper2-705x470.jpg)
September Garden Vegetables
We’ve taken some glamour shots of September garden vegetables and wanted to share them with you, along with tips on how we enjoy them in different dishes.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Chile Inspection Heirloom Chile Inspection](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Heirloom-Chile-Inspection-705x470.jpg)
Growing Quality Heirloom Chiles
Take a short trip with us to see what goes into growing quality heirloom chiles from a world-class breeder.
/by Stephen Scott![Succession-Planting Succession planting different lettuce types.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Succession-Planting-705x396.jpg)
Succession Planting Made Easy – A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Garden
Transform your garden with succession planting. Learn how to create a continuous harvest of fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers throughout the growing season.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Seed Corn Heirloom Seed Corn](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Blue-Hopi-Garland-Flint1.jpg?time=1721262904)
Heirloom Corn Types & Planting Tips
Heirloom corn is becoming popular as people taste the depths of flavors they offer. There is much more than just the sweet, fresh eating varieties!
/by Stephen Scott![Watermelon-Dessert A person cutting into a watermelon with scissors.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Watermelon-Dessert-705x397.jpg)
Heirloom Watermelons – Size vs Flavor
With watermelons, both size and flavor matter. Heirloom watermelons grown at home will give the absolute best flavor and taste, regardless of size.
/by Stephen Scott![Cucamelon Tubers](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Cucamelon-tubers1.jpg?time=1721262904)
Overwintering Cucamelons
Cucamelons can be overwintered as a perennial if they produce tubers in their roots. This technique gives earlier and larger harvests the second year.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Lettuce Heirloom Lettuce](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Heirloom-Lettuces-705x396.jpg)
Improve Lettuce Seed Germination
Lettuce seed won't sprout in too warm soil, so it's ideal for early and late season planting. We'll show you when and how to plant for the best results!
/by Stephen Scott![Wild Galapagos Tomato Wild Galapagos Tomato](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Wild-Galapagos-Tomato-705x470.jpg)
Wild Galapagos Tomato
The Wild Galapagos Tomato (Solanum cheesmaniae), is very popular for its production and adaptability to extreme environments from hot to cold.
/by Cindy Scott![Bloomsdale Spinach Bloomsdale Spinach](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bloomsdale-Spinach.jpg?time=1721262904)
History of Spinach
Spinach is a cool season crop, for most of the country it can be grown twice a growing season, as an early spring green and again as a fall and winter crop.
/by Stephen Scott![Heat-Tolerant-Greens Heat-Tolerant Greens showing New Zealand Spinach on a hand.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Heat-Tolerant-Greens-705x396.jpg)
Heat-Tolerant Greens to Reimagine Your Summer Table
Elevate your summer meals with the crisp freshness of heat-tolerant greens. From Red Orach to Red Aztec Spinach, these greens will transform your dishes.
/by Stephen Scott![Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Strawberry Rhubarb Pie](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Strawberry-Rhubarb-Pie.jpg?time=1721262904)
Rhubarb’s Story
Rhubarb is one of my favorite food plants; its red-green stalks beckon summer on and strawberry-rhubarb pie is one of my favorites.
/by Stephen Scott![Buche de Noel with bean inside Buche de Noel with bean inside](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/BucheDeNoel.jpg?time=1721262904)
A Short History of Beans
How beans feature prominently in a Christmas tradition, along with some unique peeks into their long history.
/by Stephen Scott![Basket of Peppers A basket of red peppers and green bell peppers.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Basket-of-Peppers-705x396.jpg)
Grow Better Peppers with Shade
It's easy to grow more and better peppers through the hot summer with these proven techniques. Avoid heat stresses, diseases and extend your season.
/by Stephen Scott![Pepper Seedlings A close up of many small plants in pots](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Pepper-Seedlings-705x396.jpg)
Chile and Pepper Growing Tips
Chiles can be grown with great success in many varied garden climates across America. We give you some good tips for a great start in your garden!
/by Stephen Scott![San Marzano Tomato San Marzano Tomato](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/San-Marzano-Tomato-1-705x470.jpg)
World Famous San Marzano Tomatoes
San Marzano tomatoes are world-famous with a long and storied history as the best plum tomato for sauce and pizza, canning, peeling and drying.
/by Stephen Scott![Picking Heirloom Tomatoes Picking Heirloom Tomatoes](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Picking-TomatoWeb.jpg?time=1721262904)
Heirloom Tomatoes Have Flavor Lost in Commercial Varieties
Heirloom tomatoes retain the flavor that have been bred out of commercial varieties over the past 70 years, new research shows.
/by Stephen Scott![Picking Heirloom Tomatoes Picking Heirloom Tomatoes](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Picking-TomatoWeb.jpg?time=1721262904)
How to Pick Perfectly Ripe Heirloom Vegetables
Finding and picking perfectly ripe heirloom vegetables or fruit requires the engagement all of your senses. Read on as we show you how!
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Sweet Corn A close up of an ear of corn on the cob.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Heirloom-Sweet-Corn-705x396.jpg)
Heirloom Sweet Corn History
Heirloom corn has a richness and depth of flavor that can’t be forgotten. We share a bit of history on heirloom sweet corn from 1884.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Tomato Flower Heirloom Tomato Flower](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SpringTomato.jpg?time=1721262904)
Heirloom Tomato Growing Tips
The heirloom tomato has seen a meteoric rise over the past few years. We share tips to get the best out of your heirloom tomato plants!
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Peas Heirloom Peas](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Sugar-Ann-Snap-Pea-Web.jpg?time=1721262904)
The History of Heirloom Peas
Heirloom peas have a much longer history than most people realize, feeding mankind since before the Stone age.
/by Stephen Scott![Free-range Chickens Free-range Chickens](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Backyard-ChickensWeb.jpg?time=1721262904)
Heirloom Gardening for Backyard Chickens
Raising backyard chickens is becoming increasingly popular, no matter where you live. Growing heirloom vegetables is the best way to feed them well.
/by Stephen Scott![Savoy-Perfection-Cabbage-Heads A basket of green leaves in the middle of a field.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Savoy-Perfection-Cabbage-Heads-705x396.jpg)
Fearing Burr on Savoy Cabbage
Discover the captivating history of Savoy perfection cabbage. Learn about its origins and why it's considered the best in the world.
/by Stephen Scott![Salad Container](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_04973-529x705.jpg)
Growing Your Salad In A Container Garden
Here is one way to easily grow fresh salad vegetables year round in small spaces with a weekend project.
/by Stephen Scott