General Gardening

Harvest and Store Rutabaga

Rutabagas let you know when they are ready to be harvested since they grow partially above ground.   It is best to harvest them when they are between 4 and 6 inches across and when the temperatures cool off in the fall. There are quite a few suggested ways to store them   1)  Don’t […]

General Gardening Outdoor Grow Room

Companions – Cabbage and Root Families

I like to adjust my raised bed plans when I get a stellar idea.   Since I like to keep my plants from the cabbage family away from the destructive cabbage moth, I definitely put them under a lightweight cover over my pvc hoops.  The combination of plants or companions that I am using are: […]

General Gardening Outdoor Grow Room

Kabob Sticks

While you might think that it is odd to classify kabob sticks or bamboo skewers as “garden tools”, I don’t think so!  I find them very helpful to give seedlings some support when transplanting.  In the spring time, the windy weather can really destroy your transplants. I usually use three kabob sticks to circle the […]