August is prime time for harvesting homegrown vegetables. Of course, timing depends on the variety, when it was planted, weather conditions and other factors, but generally vegetable gardeners are reaping the benefits of their good planning and ongoing care at this time of year. The Home Garden Seed Association offers these tips on how to know when to harvest vegetables at the … [Read more...] about Harvest times for vegetables
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Ornamental strawberries and peppers in pots
Growing ornamental edibles in containers is high on my agenda this summer. For the garden beds, I’m providing more nectar- and pollen-rich plants for the crowd of pollinators I hope to attract, but for myself, I’d like to have beautiful edible plants in containers where I can admire them — and also take a bite! I’ve got plans for pretty pots of strawberries and … [Read more...] about Ornamental strawberries and peppers in pots
