Grow Where You Go – Zero Food Shortage
Lettuce is a staple in many home gardens and a popular ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. Lettuce growing can be easy, but it’s important to understand the different types of lettuce and how to care for them. Here…
Spinach is a versatile and nutritious green that is easy to grow in a home garden. With a little bit of care and attention, growing spinach will provide enough to harvest all season long. Here is a step-by-step guide on…
Lettuce is a popular and versatile vegetable that can be grown in a variety of settings, including containers. Growing lettuce in containers is a great option for those with limited space, such as apartment dwellers or those with small backyards.…
Arugula, also known as rocket or roquette, is a leafy green vegetable that is packed with nutrition and flavor. Not only is it a great source of vitamins and minerals, but it also adds a unique, spicy kick to salads,…
Arugula, also known as rocket or roquette, is a delicious and nutritious leafy green that can be used to easily grow a vertical garden. Vertical gardening is a great way to maximize space in small outdoor areas and add some…
Add a little extra color and nutrition to your garden by growing swiss chard this season. Swiss chard is considered a leafy green vegetable; however, the stalks may be white, yellow or red.
Kale is a hardy growing green from the cabbage family. The plant originated form Asia Minor and the Eastern Mediterranean. Kale can tolerate both mid-summer heat and cold temperatures.
Homegrown greens are not only a healthy addition to your garden, but are easy to grow. Spinach is high in vitamins A, C, K and folate. It also contains manganese, potassium, iron and phytonutrients. In the garden, spinach is a hardy plant that can be planted successively from spring to late fall. It can survive temperatures as low as 20 F degrees. Add spinach to your greens garden for a vitamin packed punch.
Salad greens are great to add to your garden because they are fast growing and can be grown successively throughout the season. Arugula is a salad green with a tangy, peppery taste. It is commonly found in mesclun salad mixes at the supermarket. You can grow your own arugula in your salad garden.
