Leeks are a mild-flavored member of the onion family, cousins of green onions, bulb onions, and garlic. In fact, leeks just look like giant green onions. The pale green/white stalks are tender and can be used in soups, salads, or as a substitute for onions in certain recipes. The leaves are tougher and thicker, but … Read more

Strawberries are one of the few fruits that if you take care of them, they will give back 100 times more. Not only are strawberries prolific producers, but most varieties readily grow out runners which can multiply into new strawberry plants. You can quickly fill out an entire bed in a few years starting with … Read more

If you love kale, growing (and eating) your own is one of the most satisfying experiences as a gardener. You’ll find kale is tough and resilient, giving you multiple harvests all season long. Seed-saving is one of the most important skills you can cultivate (pun intended) as a gardener which not only helps you save … Read more

I’ve been growing peppers for many years, and I fondly remember always having a few sweet and hot peppers in our garden when I was a kid. But my first real dive into growing my own peppers from seed was growing Thai chili peppers. Thai chili peppers are relatively compact, are stupidly prolific, and can … Read more

Lettuce is one of the most popular vegetables for gardeners, but like most leafy vegetables, lettuce does not do exceptionally well in the summer heat. In fact, a lot of gardeners completely throw out the idea of growing lettuce in the summer, preferring to plant in early spring or mid/late summer for a fall harvest. … Read more

 | Okra is one of those vegetables people either love or hate. They have a nice vegetal taste but the slimy texture is too much for some folks. Still, okra is a versatile vegetable and one that is surprisingly easy to grow, provided you can give it lots of warmth and sun. The challenge for … Read more