Growing Blooms, Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit
In addition to the frost dates for your area, day length is an important factor for extending the growing season. Typically plants need at least 10 to 12 hours of day length to grow. I think 12 hours is ideal for most off the cool and cold season veggies. In Pittsburgh, we will reach 10 […]
If you ever thought about extending your growing season and maximizing your garden production, then there are several things to consider. First, you need to consider the last spring and first fall frost dates. Frost occurs when the air temperature fall below 32°F. The number of days in between these two dates is your typical […]
The Solanaceae or the Nightshade Family includes many of my favorite veggies. Some people are allergic to some of the members of this family. Thankfully, I am not. Drum roll please. . . now presenting some of the nightshade family members: Veggies:  Peppers (sweet and hot), tomatoes, tomatillos, eggplant and potatoes – Now don’t get all […]
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