Tag: 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 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 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…

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 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 How to grow tomatoes in pots from seeds. Growing Cherry and Early Girl Tomatoes in containers. How often should you water a tomato plant? 5 reasons you keep killing your potted tomato plants Tomatoes…

What are the fastest growing edible plants? What vegetables grow fastest and best? Fastest harvesting vegetables. What is the fastest food to grow? Fastest growing food crop for kids by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Impatient gardeners want vegetables that…

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener The mountains of Arizona have three main growing seasons.  So, as the nights of Autumn become cooler we change our local vegetable gardens from fruiting tomatoes and squash to kale, broccoli, chives, and lettuce. …

by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener When Lisa and I were just married and struggling to keep fresh food on our table, a saint of a neighbor came to our rescue. Harry lived across the street, and his entire backyard…