This time of year is all about planting. We’re transplanting cabbages and broccoli this week in our zone, but soon it’ll be time to start setting out tomatoes, peppers, and other warm-weather crops. While transplanting is relatively straightforward, there are a few things you can do to ensure your seedlings grow successfully. Hardening Off The … Continue reading Transplanting: 9 Tips for Success
Basil’s rich culinary, cultural, and medicinal history has earned it the moniker, “the king of herbs.” The name basil actually comes from the Greek “basilikon” meaning “king.” Though the Greek’s gave it its modern name, the Indians first cultivated basil at least 5,000 years ago. Through the years, cultures around the world have grown basil. … Continue reading 6 Tips for Growing Great Basil
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been preparing beds and sowing many of our fall crops, such as lettuce, radishes, and cabbages, here at Southern Exposure. Unfortunately, temperatures in our zone 7a and gardens farther south rarely cooperate. The 90°+ days we’ve been experiencing are far from ideal for these cool-season plants. Unfortunately, we can’t … Continue reading 6 Tips for Planting a Fall Garden in Hot Weather
