In Mother Nature’s Garden: Wild Garlic
Sensitive subject in sight: a plant vulnerable to harvesting, regulated in Quebec, but not in Ontario, and whose presence isContinue Reading
Category: Harvesting
When Are My Veggies Ready to Harvest?
By Larry Hodgson When you’re a beginning gardener growing your first vegetables, you can generally easily find information on theirContinue Reading
Saving Peppers From Fall Cold
Ill.: imgbin.com, pngall.com & www.netclipart.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Whether they’re hot peppers or sweet peppers (i.e. bell peppers), green, red, yellow or whatever color,Continue Reading
Don’t Dry Your Herbs in the Kitchen
Herbs drying in the kitchen may look trendy, but it’s not a good place to dry them. Photo: i.pinimg.com. OnContinue Reading
Tips on Harvesting and Storing Potatoes
Potato harvesting generally begins at summer’s end. Photo: www.thecapecoop.com Yes, in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s that time of year again:Continue Reading
Harvest Snap Beans Early and Often
Snap beans come in a wide range of colors. Photo: www.homepreservingbible.com Snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are popular garden vegetables, beansContinue Reading
Are Fruits From Diseased Plants Still Edible?
Question: I have a plum tree severely affected by black knot disease, but it still produces a lot of plums.Continue Reading
Towards a Responsible Harvest of Wild Plants
Food foraging is the latest foodie trend. Off you go into your backyard, harvesting dandelions and garlic mustard for yourContinue Reading