It’s mid August, the time of year when, in many climates, peppers are starting to ripen. So, I want to talk a little about how to know when your peppers are ready to harvest. We’ll also discuss a little bit of the science behind pepper’s characteristic heat.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 6: Timing Your Harvest
Harvesting Arugula
This week we will be talking about harvesting your crops for maximum freshness and quality.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 4: Cilantro
Cilantro ready to harvest
This week we will be talking about the herb cilantro. There are so many interesting herbs, that I will revisit the subject in subsequent podcasts, but for now I want to focus on one of my very favorite crops to grow, cilantro.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 3: Bush Beans
This week we’re talking about beans. Specifically, I want to talk about bush beans and why they are a great choice for the home vegetable garden.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 2: Rust
This week we’ll be looking into the pernicious fungal disease known as rust.
Read MoreHarvest and Store Your Garlic and Onions
Garlic and onions are, in my opinion, some of the most satisfying crops to grow. They are among the first transplants to be tucked into the early spring garden, and are ready to harvest at the onset of peak harvest season, a harbinger of the forthcoming abundance.
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