Imagine a parsnip and a dandelion root had a baby that looked like a brown stick. That's salsify. Unlike beets, sweet potatoes, onions, and parsnips, salsify is a lesser-known root vegetable. It ...
Growing Parsnips: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
It’s odd to me that parsnips are so underrated. I hardly ever see them sold the grocery store. If they’re in the produce aisle, they’re somewhere hidden. The carrots? The golden child of the vegetable ...
Jicama Plant: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I first tried jicama during my meal kit box days. While I didn't keep the meal kits in my life, jicama has become a must-have for growing in my garden. Most people usually nibble on the refreshing veg ...
Mizuna Greens: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Mizuna greens are a Japanese varietal of mustard greens. It's a part of the Brassica family and is also known as Japanese Mustard or California peppergrass. It’s tough to find mizuna at a regular ...
Growing Cilantro: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Cilantro
I love growing cilantro because it means you get to have two herbs in one. You can harvest the tasty leaves first, and then later in the season come the citrusy seeds. People typically have a love ...
Growing Cress: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Cress is such an easy green to grow that I’m a bit surprised it’s not more popular. Quite a few people don’t even know what I’m talking about when I mention cress, but I think it’s well worth growing. ...
Growing Mache: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Winter can suck for the gardener. You may have a few herbs on the window sill, but generally, there's not much growing in the garden. Mache is one of the exceptions. This tasty veg can handle weather ...
Angelica: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Angelica (Angelica archangelica) isn't a well-known herb and it took me a while to find the seeds. That's a shame because angelica tastes amazing and is invaluable in the medicine cabinet. It deserves ...
How to Grow Popcorn Plant in Your Garden
I don't know anyone who doesn't go for a warm bowl of freshly-made popcorn now and then, but did you know that you could be growing popcorn in your own backyard? Until the last growing season, I had ...