Saving Vegetable Seeds

Some years are better than others when it comes to harvesting your own home grown vegetables. When a bumper crop comes around the best thing you can do is to save the seed from this harvest to ensure your best chances of success and reproduce those same results next...

The Harvest “High”

Ever wondered why you spend so much time in the garden? Or why you seem to be drawn to the vegetable patch to get away from life on the inside (inside the house or office, I mean). Well you are not alone, my friend; it appears that there’s a few of us leaping into the...

When to Harvest Corn

Corn, or sweet corn as it is often referred to, is a popular vegetable among adults and kids alike. When you grow your own corn at home, you start to understand how really good (and sweet) it can be. It’s been said that you should put the pot of water on the stove and...

Growing and Harvesting Garlic

The plaiting is finished and the aroma of fresh garlic fills my kitchen. I’ve had a nice crop of garlic this year and it always brings a sense of satisfaction to harvest my annual supply of organic garlic bulbs for cooking. Garlic is one of the easiest things to grow...