Vertical gardening is all the rage with urban gardeners and there's a reason: urban farmers and patio gardeners just don't have the space for long, sprawling garden beds. Urban homesteads are compact and efficient, just like our cities. And, while … Continue reading
If you're more about the harvesting than the planting, try growing zucchini. This prolific summer squash offers high yields, nutritious fruits and gorgeous, edible flowers. The caveats? Be on the lookout for powdery mildew and zucc-loving pests like squash bugs … Continue reading
Although this slender summer squash (Cucurbita pepo / Cucurbitaceae) is a bit sensitive to cold, growing zucchini is still a bit of a breeze. In fact, this plant is so prolific that a few zucc plants can probably supply a … Continue reading
