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This week we will be talking about curing and dry storage techniques for onions, garlic and winter squash.
Certain crops can be cured before eating and storing so as to improve flavor and increase storage life. Curing is the process of holding a crop at a relatively high temperature for a short period after harvest. Because the curing process varies by crop, we’ll discuss a few specifics here.
Read MoreHello, I’m Hilary Dahl and this is Encyclopedia Botanica, a weekly podcast about edible gardening. This week we will be talking about fall vegetable crops and how to plan ahead to make sure you get them in the ground in time for a robust late season harvest.
Read MoreCilantro 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 MoreBefore summer becomes a distant memory, take a few minutes to jot down your favorite vegetable varieties from 2015! We try new varieties every year, but come spring, it's nice to know you've also ordered the tried and true seeds that you can count on. Here's a list of our stand-out varieties from this past season.
Read MoreFall is a great opportunity to prioritize planting vegetables that may take a back seat during the summer season. Here are 12 of our favorite annual vegetables that can be planted now to create your beautiful and productive fall garden!
Read MoreWe often refer to Winter squash as “long-season crops”. Long-season crops typically grow slowly and remain in the garden for the majority of the growing season, planted in the spring and harvested in the fall.
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