Category: Vegetable Gardening

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Readers Digest Condensed Version of this Article Carrots: Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A) and antioxidants, they come in many varieties, including short season for continuous harvest. Chili Peppers: Hot or sweet, contain capsaicin for…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A unique plant explicitly grown for this weekend’s Spring Open House is SpringShine Forsythia. Gardeners will drool over this 2024 introduction. Better than your grandfather’s forsythia. Springshine delivers years of instant cheer to your…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener There are lots of vegetables that grow well through the cool autumn weather. Some plants need longer days and a bit warmer soil to really get started, but all produce through the end of…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Bugs like gardens even more than you do. If left unchecked hungry insects destroy your prized vegetables and specimen flowers. Some insects do more than just snack on plants; they spread disease that is…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Native American Three Sisters gardeners is legendary. Planting corn, beans, and squash together help all three plants thrive and produce a better harvest. These first gardeners of the soil were the first to use…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener As we progress into the vegetable planting season, the potatoes, garlic, kale, and lettuce are already planted. The summer edibles will take center stage with the last frost quickly approaching. Garden success often depends…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Understanding companion plant strategies helps plan the best gardens without using chemical pesticides to control insects. Potatoes are large plants that benefit significantly from certain companion plants in the gardens. Others only attract and…

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Salad greens are so easy to grow they are the perfect starter plants for new gardeners and those short on space. Leafy salad greens like lettuce, spinach, chard, and kale are grown for their…

Raise the bar with garden-fresh ingredients that transform cocktails into signature drinks by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Cheers! Drinks made with just-picked herbs, fruit, and vegetables as flavorings are the toast of the party season, whether made with alcohol…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener There are lots of vegetables that grow well through the cool autumn weather. Some plants need longer days and a bit warmer soil to really get started, but all produce through the end of…