Want an easy to grow, unusual vegetable? Try Jerusalem artichokes. What is a Jerusalem artichoke? Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus) are really sunflowers with fat, edible roots. They’re also popularly known as Sun Chokes. Growing Jerusalem artichokes Plant our Jerusalem artichoke tubers in the spring and stand back! They are hardy to USDA zone 2 and grow best in the cooler two-thirds of the U.S. Watch the plants grow to 10 feet tall and 6 feet across, starred with yellow flowers.…
Artichokes are the new stars of the edible garden. Of course we all love to dip the chokes in butter, but artichoke plants also have great design elements with their dramatic height, spiky foliage, and purple flowers. Protect your artichokes from frost and welcome them back in the spring. Artichokes can grow for 6 to 7 years, and our Green Globe artichokes are a variety that does well in cold weather. If you’re in USDA zones 6 and 7 you can pamper them through the winter. In our new video on…
Do you have a small garden? Make it do double-duty as a space for outdoor entertaining and growing edibles. Garden designer Susan Morrison is an expert on small space landscapes and she gave us quick design…
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Want to give some homegrown zip to your meals? Plant horseradish! Simple to grow and harvest, you’ll enjoy having your own fresh crop to eat and to share with friends. Tricia plants and harvests…
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February 17, 2012 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Want an easy edible that looks good too? Include rhubarb in your vegetable garden or your landscape, for brilliant color that the deer won’t bother. Perennial vegetables like rhubarb are such garden…
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Want to grow vegetables and take it easy? Perennial vegetables are the way to go. Supreme among the perennial vegetables are asparagus—plant them and then reap the benefits for up to 20 years.…
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November 17, 2011 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Artichokes are the new stars of the edible garden. Of course we all love to dip the chokes in butter, but artichoke plants also have great design elements with their dramatic height, spiky foliage, and…
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November 17, 2011 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley
Want an easy to grow, unusual vegetable? Try Jerusalem artichokes. What is a Jerusalem artichoke? Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus) are really sunflowers with fat, edible roots. They’re…
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How can I find my USDA plant hardiness zone? Find your USDA plant hardiness zone by typing your zipcode in this link. The zipcode tool from the National Gardening Association is easy to use, and simpler…
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Welcome to the Powdery Mildew edition of Stump the Gardening Stars. See how much you know about one of our least favorite fungi. True or false? 1. Overhead watering increases powdery mildew. 2. …
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This week we have some lovely, happy plants from the yard of our nursery manager. Check out those artichokes, and artfully trained hops. Scattered in I’ve included some fun pictures from market here…
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