Vegetable Planting

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The benefits of growing cabbage have been well documented throughout history. The Romans championed its medicinal qualities, while the Greeks believed that it cured the effects of too much alcohol on the body.

A number of varieties of cabbage are available, and if you plant a range of them you can enjoy the vegetable from your own garden throughout the year.

Growing cabbage in an area that has previously been used for peas and beans is ideal, as those plants lock nitrogen in to the soil, which can be slowly enjoyed by the next occupant of the vegetable bed. Read the rest of this entry »

Fall is a bounteous time for harvesting vegetables. But what fall vegetables are the top 10 from the viewpoint of the home gardener?

1. Pumpkins

These are the most impressive. Not only are pumpkins relatively easy to grow (as long as they receive enough water) but the large varieties like “Hundredweight” are great for carving Haloween lanterns. The fruits themselves keep for weeks if stored in a cool, dry place, and could encourage small children to each healthily. Read the rest of this entry »