Edibles

Tomatoes: To Prune or Not to Prune

I hear these questions every year: Should I prune my tomatoes? When? How do I do it? First things first, only indeterminate-type tomatoes should be pruned. Because indeterminate plants continue...

Bring Back the Fava Bean!

What has beautiful flowers, delicious leaves, pods of delightful protein, and makes a great cover crop? Fava beans! This year I am sowing fava beans in my garden beds for...

Sunflower "Artichokes"

Tender sunflower buds ( Helianthus annuus ) are edible with a flavor similar to artichokes. Here is how to prepare your very own sunflower buds. Choose young, tightly-closed flower buds...

Thinning: I Don't Carrot for It

We gardeners love our sweet, emerging baby plants. It is so encouraging to see masses of vibrant green shoot up so willingly. As a new gardener I remember thinking, "I...

Bush Beans vs. Pole Beans

Bush beans behaving a little weird? Let us diagnose your problem with this helpful article on why bush beans sometimes behave like pole beans.

Edible Lavender

We often think of lavender only in lotion, oils or candles with its relaxing aroma, even though it's also edible! You can easily substitute lavender for other herbs, especially rosemary,...