By Steffie Littlefield [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener January/February 2011 issue] Creating a garden or landscape that is more than a park but a place that produces food for your family is not just a trend, … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener January/February 2011 issue.] Can’t wait to get out in the garden? You can start sooner and have easily grown produce if you plant cool season vegetables! Cool season … Continue reading
(This article was first published in the Gateway Gardener November 2010 issue) By Mara Higdon Seed saving is a fun and economical way of providing seed for next year. To keep it simple, start with vegetables that have self-pollinating perfect … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon Native to the Americas, peppers are a common vegetable used in cooking. High in vitamin C, peppers are available fresh or dried from scorching hot to your basic sweet bell. With Missouri’s hot summer weather, they are … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon Asparagus initially is a bit time consuming to grow, but my how tasty. A long-lived perennial, I look forward to it every spring. Mid-March to April is the best time to plant your very own asparagus patch … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon By now all your warm season crops such as tomatoes and peppers have been in the ground and they are well on their way. And, you’re probably already looking forward to the cooler days of fall. With … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon Crunchy and packed with beta-carotene, I never pass up a freshly harvested carrot. Carrots are a great addition to your fall garden and are a perfect ingredient in hearty soups or stews. Carrots come in all sizes … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon Cucumbers are a tasty treat on hot summer days. Although there is no significant nutritional value to them, they do have quite a bit of water, which is good for you! There are a few general categories … Continue reading
By Mac Condill Cucurbits are a hugely varied plant family. They include the standard pumpkins, squash, and gourds, but do not forget some of the other wonderful cousins such as watermelons, zucchini, and luffas. Let’s have a quick look at … Continue reading
By Mara Higdon Ahhhhh… Garlic! Used around the world for both medicinal and culinary purposes, garlic is very simple to grow. There are two categories of garlic: hard and soft neck. The garlic you buy at the supermarket falls into … Continue reading
