Category: Vegetables

Changing the pH of Your Soil

Oct 20, 2012 | Landscape, Landscaping, Vegetables

Learn how to test and adjust your soil’s pH with lime or sulfur to match the needs of your crops.

Strawberry Basics

Apr 15, 2010 | Fruits & Vegetables, Preservation, Safe Handling, Vegetables

Selecting Strawberries Choose bright red, fresh and clean strawberries with a sweet scent. Choose berries with green caps still attached. Choose containers that are clean and in good condition. Make...

Pepper Basics

Mar 15, 2005 | Food, Fruits & Vegetables, Preservation, Safe Handling, Vegetables

Purchasing & Preparing Peppers Sweet peppers should be fresh-looking, firm, thick-fleshed and a bright green or red color, depending on the stage of maturity. Avoid peppers that are soft and...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Aug 12, 1999 | Landscape, Problems, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Tree Fruits, Trees, Vegetables

Learn how IPM combines multiple strategies to manage pests effectively and safely.

Selecting Good Seeds or Plants

Mar 1, 1999 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Choose the best seeds and transplants for your garden by understanding quality indicators and selecting the right varieties.

Jardinería en Contenedores

Mar 1, 1999 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Aprenda los pasos clave para comenzar su huerto en contenedores y maximizar el espacio.

Container Vegetable Gardening

Mar 1, 1999 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Learn how to grow vegetables successfully in containers, perfect for patios and small gardens.