How To Grow Vegetables and Vegetable Gardening Tips
Yesterday I posted about the decline in bee populations, so I thought it would be a good idea to discuss one easy task you can do in case you are not getting many bees visiting your garden.You will know real quick if bees are not coming around. Ever noticed a little tiny cucumber behind a flower on your cucumber vine, just to look again a couple days later and the little fruit has withered and died? This is from a lack in pollination, and … [Read more...]
Ingredients2 fresh slicing cucumbers (2 pounds) 1 small red onion 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons freshDirectionsSlice the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice thinly. Thinly slice the onion.In a colander, toss the cucumber and onion with the salt and let it sit and drain for 20 minutes. Press … [Read more...]
The cucumbers have been planted and are starting to bloom. The vines are steadily climbing up the trellis and are looking good. The little cucumbers that were there a few days ago are growing by the minute it seems. But when do I know they are ready to pick, and how do I pick them? If you have never grown cucumbers before, these could be some questions you are asking.Look For Size, Color and Firmness When Picking CucumbersYou will know a … [Read more...]
I'm intrigued by heirloom vegetables, and crazy about sharing my passions with others.
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