Harvesting broccoli too early will make it chewy and dense; waiting too late will make it taste bitter. The best time to harvest broccoli, generally, is when its head reaches 6 to 8 inches in diameter ...

Louisiana irises may benefit from a light application of a general-purpose fertilizer now or in early February to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowers. (Photo by Chris Granger, Nola.com | ...

Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower contain sulfurous chemicals known as glucosinolates, giving them distinct “bite” and bitterness. Given the time to develop gradually in the fall, this chemical ...

Whether you’re growing fresh vegetables in your backyard or a gorgeous in-season flower bed in your front yard, once autumn ...

If you planted a garden this year, you likely have noticed some hard work beginning to pay off in July as plants are producing fruits and vegetables. But how do you know when it is the best time to ...

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• The National Center for Home Food Preservation (nchfp.uga.edu/) has a very helpful website that provides research-based recommendations for preserving produce through canning, freezing, dehydrating, ...

The National Gardening Bureau has deemed 2023 as ‘Year of the Broccoli.’ Emily Swihart Emily Swihart The National Gardening Bureau has deemed 2023 as ‘Year of the Broccoli.’ With the turn of the new ...