Food Crops & Edibles Archives - Page 16 of 21

August 9, 20210

Sumac can be Refreshing and Recreational

It has been an exciting year with the reissuing of Pat Armstrong’s Wild Plants Family Cookbook. Working with Pat and adapting her recipes from pl

August 4, 20210

Okra is a quintessential summer crop in the South. Also known by its Swahili name, gumbo, okra is not native to the United States; it originates from

July 29, 20210

The family garden is in full production in July and August, but in September and October supply and variety begins to decrease. By November, little b

July 28, 20210

Grow almost any vegetable or herb plus strawberries in less space, using less water, less energy, less fertilizers, less pesticides, and no weeds

July 28, 20210

Growing fresh herbs can transform even the plainest kitchen into a place of beauty. Even better, many common herbs are conveniently simple to gro

July 23, 20210

Vegetable Gardening isn’t Just for Summer Anymore Now that most of your summer vegetables are growing well and many of your spring crops have prov

July 22, 20210

Figs have a long history, tracing back to 5000 BC and are mentioned many times in the Bible and historical documents. The Fig originated in the M

July 12, 20210

No fruit on your tomato plants is likely due to the weather. Tomatoes thrive in warm, sunny conditions, but temperature extremes can prevent otherwis

July 8, 20210

Let’s continue with an introduction to extending our vegetable gardening season into the late fall and early winter. In a previous article, I suggest

June 25, 20210

Just as there are those of us who enjoy ice cream in the dead of winter, there are those who fight fire with fire by enjoying peppers, both sweet and