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Number of Plants Needed to Feed a Family of Six 6

03/13/2017 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

As we start the vegetable planting season this April, the top question asked here at Watters Garden Center is how many plants are needed to feed a family. It does vary by family and garden, but here are some basic…

7 Vegetables with the Largest Harvest

04/02/2016 Ken Davis

By Ken Lain, the mountain gardener If you have a limited growing area this season, or if you simply want more produce from every square foot of plantable space, here is my list of the 7 Best Producing Vegetables a…

Onions – the Tasty Bulb

03/28/2016 Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Onions are edible bulbs. They are members of the alluim family, along with chives, garlic, leeks and shallots. Onion bulbs are round or oblong and are composed of concentric layers. They can have either a pungent smell or be quite…