Elizabeth Jones

How to Use Green Manure to Improve Soil Fertility

Green manure is a reliable, organic, cost-effective method for improving the fertility and general condition of your ...

Named after the city of Brussels, where they first became popular, Brussels sprouts are great-tasting winter vegetables. ...

Sometimes known as husk tomatoes, tomatillos are an intriguing addition to any garden. They're originally from Mexico, ...

Nothing beats the taste of freshly picked, home-grown tomatoes. While they are an easy crop to grow, they do need a lot ...

During the long summer months, many of us enjoy nothing more than spending time sitting on a sun-drenched patio or ...

Many people avoid turnips, considering them to be a strange and difficult vegetable. This perception couldn’t be any ...

Onions are staples in most vegetable gardens, and are usually grown from sets. Growing onions from seed, however, is ...

For me, sweet, fresh-off-the-vine tomatoes embody the taste of summertime. A healthy, vitamin-rich crop, tomatoes are ...

Did you know that a garlic plant is incredibly easy to grow? This low-maintenance plant thrives in cooler climates, and ...

Hot, humid summers create ideal breeding ground for pests and diseases. One of the worst is potato blight (Phytophthora ...