Known for its use in pies and jellies, rhubarb is an easy-to-grow summer vegetable that does best in cooler climates. Red, stalky rhubarb is one of few perennial vegetables, and can continue to produce in the same spot for 10 or 15 years. Read More
Fiddleheads are a taste of spring in the Northeast and some areas of the Midwest and Northwest. Although these fern heads do grow wild in some areas of the country, backyard gardeners can also grow fiddleheads for their family’s consumption. Read More
Asparagus starts to come in season in mid-April, making this spring vegetable a perfect side for Easter brunches and dinners. When steamed or boiled, asparagus can be soggy and less than appetizing, but other cooking methods make this spring garden vegetable a true treat. Read More
Cucumbers add a fresh garden flavor to salads and slaws and are used in a number of beauty products and treatments. There are a great number of cucumber varieties available for home growing. Whether you grow long Armenian cucumbers or small pickling cucumbers, you’ll find growing cucumbers to be a fun and exciting garden hobby. Read More
Okay, you’re thinking turnips, and you’re thinking bland. You may be surprised to know that new turnip varieties are packed with flavor and not the same rock-hard tuber that you’re thinking of. Read More
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, but only when it’s fresh–I try not to deal with the canned stuff if I can help it (although it does come in handy for asparagus risotto in a pinch.) Read More
Leeks are a cold weather vegetable that you don’t hear about every day. This cousin to onions has a mild flavor that is perfect for a starring role in soups and sauces. Read More
Dark green, leafy spinach is one of the garden’s healthiest vegetables. Raw spinach contains over 80 nutrients, including iron, calcium, folate, vitamin A and vitamin C. Read More
Peas are an interesting and welcome addition to any home garden. Peas, like beans, draw nitrogen into the soil, so they are a great companion plant for heavy soil feeders. Read More
Artichokes are just unusual enough that you may not have thought about planting them in your home garden. Read More
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