Purple, white, yellow, or orange, sugary sweet carrots are always a garden treat. They’re also one of the best crops to use as companion plants. Since carrots are compact and grow low to the ground, ...

Autumn in our area is a subtle thing. September brings more northerlies and the temperatures begin to fall. This morning on my screen porch it was a very nice 72 degrees. As well, the scarlet buckeyes ...

With carrots, it sometimes feels like you're waiting an eternity for that first crunchy bite. Many types of carrots take up to 16 weeks (112 days) to grow from seeds to their full size, but not ...

August is a prime month for cashing in on that vegetable bounty you’ve worked so hard and watered so much to produce. (If you haven’t been watering, there’s probably not much to harvest.) Some crops ...

Root vegetables are a great thing to have in the garden during our cool season. Since much of the plant is underground, and ...

Cultivating your own carrots offers a rewarding experience, yielding sweeter, nutrient-rich produce. From selecting the right seeds to preparing soil and ensuring proper watering, this guide provides ...

The Chocolate Carrot was first introduced in April 2025 where it was available for a limited time. It then returned on June 21, 2025, as part of the Summer Harvest Event, where it was available as a ...

One of the most delightful new year’s rituals for backyard food growers is choosing which varieties of vegetables to grow.

Gardening is a great form of exercise. Not only will you stretch and use various muscle groups, your hard efforts will produce a lot of healthy produce. “Don’t wait for a New Year’s resolution,” says ...