Hello, 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 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 MoreFavorite Varieties of 2015
Before 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 Plant Palette: Late Summer Planting Inspiration
Fall 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 MoreHarvesting Winter Squash
We 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.
Read MoreGrow Your Own Microgreens
Growing microgreens is another great way to produce year-round food with a minimum of space and time.
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