The best part about a late summer garden is that you can start it in almost any climate. Depending on your hardiness growing zone, you can have the seeds in the ground any time from late July to early September. The soil is still warm, so these heat-loving seeds will germinate quickly. Thus, you'll grow more food for your family and save money on your grocery bill. Below … [Read more...] about Late Summer Garden: 21 Heat Loving Seeds to Plant for Fall Harvest
Acorn Squash: An Easy Care and Planting Guide for a Super Healthy Food
Acorn squash (Cucurbita pepo var. turbinate). Will this nutrient-dense vegetable find its way to your table this fall? I hope the answer is yes. A corn squash is a favorite for both novice and seasoned gardeners considering its ease of growing and care, plus it’s hardy, fast-maturing, and high-yielding. The dark-green fruit features a rounded acorn-like shape with sweet … [Read more...] about Acorn Squash: An Easy Care and Planting Guide for a Super Healthy Food
Mustard Greens: 8 Steps to Planting This Leafy Green for Better Health
Mustard greens are nutritious fast-growing leafy greens from the Brassicaceae family, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, and kale. Like other greens, they're low in calories but high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber. They thrive in most climates, growing best in the spring and fall--an ideal cool-weather crop. Mustards grow equally well in a container or in … [Read more...] about Mustard Greens: 8 Steps to Planting This Leafy Green for Better Health
Food Processor: How to Choose the Best Model for Your Kitchen Needs
A food processor is all you need for simplified kitchen life. It allows you to prepare meals quickly and easily without spending too much time in the kitchen. A food processor can do everything from chopping to shredding, mixing to pureeing. With so many different models and brands on the market, how do you choose the best one for your personal kitchen needs? To help … [Read more...] about Food Processor: How to Choose the Best Model for Your Kitchen Needs
Collard Greens: 6 Reasons to Grow This Fall Garden Favorite
Collard greens are a staple in Southern cooking, and for a good reason. This nutrient-packed vegetable is not only delicious but is also easy to grow. Native to Africa, collards are the same family as cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts. The healthy, leafy green is a soul food favorite and is on the menu in many local restaurants across the southern United States. They … [Read more...] about Collard Greens: 6 Reasons to Grow This Fall Garden Favorite
