Onion, Leek, Shallot, & Garlic
Plant and grow flavorful alliums like onions, leeks, shallots, and garlic with these detailed care instructions.
Category: Vegetables
Tomato Basics
Getting Ready to Preserve Select only disease-free, preferably vine-ripened, firm tomatoes with a deep red color. For easy peeling, dip tomatoes in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds until skins...
Sweetpotato Basics
Selecting & Storing Look for firm, well-shaped sweetpotatoes with clean, smooth skins. Avoid any that have soft spots or bruises. Do not refrigerate sweetpotatoes. Refrigeration temperatures can...
Hornworms on the Tomatoes
A few years ago, I had planted a tomato in my small, raised bed garden at my home. By early July, the tomato hornworms started showing up. The first batch was about five worms I found over the...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 6, 2022
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Insect and disease activity is increasing in the area, across a broad range of crops. In cucurbits, we are seeing powdery mildew and gummy stem blight in...
Sweetpotato
Grow sweet potatoes successfully with this guide to planting slips, caring for vines, and harvesting.
Turnips & Rutabagas
Plant and harvest turnips and rutabagas, hearty root vegetables perfect for cool-season gardening.
Tomato
Get tips for growing tomatoes, including planting, staking, and managing common pests and diseases.
Cabbage, Broccoli & Other Cole Crop Insect Pests
Protect cabbage, broccoli, and other cole crops from insect pests.
Managing Fire Ants in the Vegetable Garden
Fire ants can damage vegetable crops and disrupt gardens. This guide outlines how to manage infestations using baits, mound treatments, and safe insecticides tailored for vegetable gardens.
Potato
Plant, grow, and harvest potatoes with this step-by-step guide for a reliable and versatile crop.
Crop Rotation
Discover how crop rotation can improve soil health and prevent pests in your garden.