Cauliflower Varieties

Fioretto Cauliflower

Even if cauliflower is not your favorite vegetable, you have to give Fioretto Cauliflower a try. Features: 1) It produces sprouts instead of a head which is why it is called a sprouting cauliflower.  The angle of my photo does not show the sprouts! 2) The stems are a light green, very flavorful and tender. […]

Insects

Black Aphids

Black aphids are tiny insects that like to wreak havoc.  This year I was attempting to save spinach seeds and I noticed that my plant was attacked by black aphids. Features:   These aphids are black, oval shaped and are only 1/8 inch long. Damage:  They will suck the sap out of your plants – yuck! Eggs:  When […]

Sow and Grow Blueberries

Sow and Grow Blueberries

While I plant (not sow) blueberry bushes we are still including blueberries in the sow and grow section! Outdoor Planting Tips:  1) Just like raspberries, decide where you want the blueberry plants to grow in advance.  If not,  you may stunt their growth for at least a year.  2) Dig a hole bigger than the root […]