Beets are commonly grown for their bulbous roots, but their tops can also be harvested for greens, and they are an excellent source of Vitamin A as well as calcium. Beet juice is sometimes used in ...

A common problem when growing beets is not adequately thinning the plants. Proper spacing is essential for a quality crop. Beet seeds have a different structure from other garden seeds. Each seed is ...

Deciding what, where, and how to grow crops can be key to success and top harvests, which includes whether to direct sow or ...

Just like humans, plants that share a garden bed can form community and mutually beneficial relationships. Companion planting can benefit your garden by warding off unwanted pests, minimizing weed ...

Read all of Susan Brownstein’s columns here. Thin seedlings: My dad once told me a story about attending a gardening presentation taught by an elderly gentleman who mused, “No matter how old I ...

In mid-to-late April, these ten cold-hardy vegetables from peas to spinach should be planted to yield delicious produce all ...

Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding experience that yields not only fresh, nutritious produce but also immense satisfaction. For novice gardeners, starting with easy-to-grow vegetables can ...

and neither has to be buried deep—you can push a seed into the ground with your finger. This means you won’t have to thin them later, and both beets and radishes germinate easily. Second ...

continue to test the impacts of seedling thinning versus Residual Dry Matter (RDM) inputs on: forage productivity and quality, soil nutrient supply and retention, erosion control, weed suppression, ...