Gaillardias are wonderful plants that produce massive amounts of starry blooms in variations of colors. Planting Gaillardia in the garden will add a kaleidoscope of color that bees and beneficial insects will love.
Gaillardias are wonderful plants that produce massive amounts of starry blooms in variations of colors. Planting Gaillardia in the garden will add a kaleidoscope of color that bees and beneficial insects will love.
Growing Beets Beets are a perfect crop for the backyard or small-scale grower. They are easy to grow (with our tips and tricks), can thrive in small spaces, and are best tasting when fresh from the garden. Growing beets is … Read More
How to Grow Lettuce from Seed Growing lettuce from seed in your garden is rewarding and super easy! With our pro tips and tricks, you will understand how to grow lettuce from seed, when to harvest lettuce at the correct … Read More
Garden Sweet Burpless cucumber is a home garden favorite! Savor the sweet fruits of this hybrid smooth-skinned slicing cucumber. Fruits grow 10-12″ long on vigorous vines.
Spacemaster cucumber is a productive compact bush variety with 2-3′ vines—ideal for growing in containers and small spaces! This delicious slicer cucumber is excellent fresh and pickled. Think you don’t have room to grow cucumbers? Think again!
Lizard spinach is great for warm spring gardens! Slow to bolt, dark leafy greens are compact and so tasty! Excellent regrowth makes for good cut-and-come-again growing. This hybrid is resistant to powdery mildew and is an all-around all-star producer.Â
Kolibri is semi-savory spinach that was a knockout on our farm! This vigorous growing hybrid spinach with downy mildew resistance is a must for spinach lovers looking to grow a bountiful harvest in Zones 9 and 10.
Kookaburra is a fast-growing hybrid spinach well suited for warmer climates! Semi-savory with disease resistance and great flavor. We loved growing this spinach on our farm from fall until spring. Harvest often for heavy bounties! Spinach enjoys frequent watering in warm weather. Protect with row cover if temperatures are high or a freeze is expected.
Growing Cauliflower Cauliflower is an excellent crop for backyard growers because you can plant seeds of many different types of cauliflower. While you are likely to find only white cauliflower at the store, you can choose from a wide range … Read More
Growing a Garden Full of Pollinator Plants Growing a garden is so much more than producing food and flowers for you to enjoy. It’s about creating an ecosystem where wildlife, pollinators, and nature can thrive. Creating an abundant ecosystem is … Read More
Rainbow chard is a wonderful crop for Southern California. This high-producing, versatile green grows prolifically during the cooler months of the year and beyond. Pick outer leaves frequently without disturbing the roots for continuous harvest. Avoid overhead watering to prevent foliar diseases.
Yard Long beans produce spectacularly long and slender stringless pods that are delicious fresh, steamed, stir-fried, or sauteed. Grow up a trellis for best results and water at the base. The ideal picking length is 18 inches long. Harvest frequently. The more you harvest, the more you will get.
The wonders of growing bush beans should not be overlooked in the garden. There are numerous benefits to growing bush beans in the garden, especially in container gardens or urban gardens that have limited space. When to Grow Bush Beans … Read More
Growing kale is super easy and can provide you and your family with tons of nutrient-dense food in a small space. There are so many varieties of kale in different colors, shapes, and flavors. One thing they all have in … Read More
This early and heavy producing pole bean has a great flavor and fine texture. Hence, the name Ideal Market. Great for a variety of uses!