Powdery mildew can be a real problem in the vegetable garden, especially for cucurbits such as cucumbers, squash, melons and pumpkins. Powdery mildew is a fungus that forms as a white or gray powder on the leaves of plants causing the leaves to become deformed and die. It is far more probable in areas that are damp, are somewhat shady, and have higher levels of humidity.It is difficult to control powdery mildew once it begins spreading on the … [Read more...]
How To Transplant Summer Squash
Summer squash is a wonderful vegetable to grow in the home vegetable garden. Summer squash can be planted in rows or in raised beds. They can even be planted in large containers. Summer squash require plenty of full sun, at least six hours per day, and fertile soil that's amended with compost. Summer squash are prolific growers and can continue to produce until the first frost. Summer squash are typically grown by sowing seeds directly in the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ornamentals to Grow In Your Vegetable Garden
Many may think a vegetable garden is typically filled with plain and boring plants, but that does not have to be the case. There are quite a few very interesting vegetables and herbs you can grow in your vegetable garden that not only please the taste buds, but also the eye.If you want to add some visual interest to your vegetable garden, try these top ten ornamentals in your vegetable garden this year.Bright Lights Swiss … [Read more...]
Scenes From The Vegetable Garden – August 16, 2009
Today I decided to go out to the garden and snap a few pictures of various things going on in my garden. I ended up taking a lot of pictures. These pictures are of various things ranging from some of the plants that are growing, to different insects (including some not so friendly pests).I hope you enjoy some of the pictures from around my garden on August 16, 2009.The Squash PlantsThe above picture is what is left of my patch of … [Read more...]
12 Common Drought Tolerant Vegetables
If you love to grow great tasting vegetables but live in a very drought-prone region, there are some delicious vegetables that are just right for you. You could be the vegetable gardener that is tired of pulling a water hose every where to water your vegetable plants. Drought tolerant vegetables could be ideal for you as well.It seems like weather patterns change every year - some years your area might experience excessive rain, the next … [Read more...]
How To Remove A Squash Vine Borer
One of the biggest enemies of squash, zucchini, and pumpkin is the squash vine borer. This nasty little pest will destroy a plant in no time if left alone. If your plants look fine one day then begin to wilt the next, it could be squash vine borer.Look around the base of your squash plants for any signs of squash vine borers. You will notice a hole in the vine, near the soil line, that has an orange colored frass that resembles sawdust. If … [Read more...]
How and When To Pick Zucchini
Growing zucchini in your garden is very easy, and a lot of fun. Once your plants become established, and start blooming - the race is on! Zucchini can grow very quickly, sometimes growing from a 3 inch tiny fruit to an 18 inch monster in just a couple days. Make sure you keep an eye on your growing zucchini once they bloom - I generally check on mine once a day, but no less than every other day.When To Pick ZucchiniMost zucchini varieties … [Read more...]
Pork Chops with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Ingredients1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick 1/2 cup raw rice 5 cups fresh diced tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini or summer squash 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Mozzarella … [Read more...]
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