Root crops are a valuable part of the fall garden. They thrive in cool autumn weather and provide fresh vegetables when there’s no tomato or cucumber in sight. Although many are easy to grow vegetables, root crops can have issues like any other crop. Here are a few tips to help you succeed with root … Continue reading 10 Tips for Root Crops
Last week we discussed a few staple crops that are easy to grow in the home garden. In part 1 we covered flour corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, wheat, beans, winter squash and pumpkins, and peanuts. Rice A common misconception is that rice must be grown in a flooded area. Thankfully for small growers, this isn’t true. … Continue reading Growing, Using, & Storing Staple Crops Part 2
If you’ve got a little extra room or are willing to get creative, staple crops can help fill your pantry and lower you’re grocery bill. They’re the types of food that provide a lot of calories and can help make up the bulk of a diet. Many of them are easy to grow, use, and … Continue reading Growing, Using, & Storing Staple Crops Part 1
