Spinach is a great season extension crop. It loves cooler weather and in USDA Zone 6B, it’s a great choice for early spring and late fall. Many people struggle growing spinach but you just need to work with the weather.
Growing Rhubarb: Easy, Long Lived Perrenial
10 Fabulous Container Ideas for Urban Gardening
Containers are a fabulous way to grow plants. They can be used in small spaces, maximize growing space, and are efficient. Containers also add beauty to a patio, window, or walkway.
Let’s think beyond the typical ceramic pot. There are a lot of new stylish designs out there that are good for your plants and your budget!
Growing Jerusalem Artichokes in Zone 6
Grow Delicious Cabbage in USDA Zone 6
Growing The Best Corn in Zone 6B
Who can resist sweet corn on the cob at a summer barbeque? How about a bowl of home-grown popcorn for movie night? Corn is a great addition to any garden.
Corn does require a bit of extra care to protect it against pests and disease. Unfortunately, lots of our wildlife friends and those pesky insects love corn too!
How To Grow Bulbs in Pots for Urban Gardens
Growing Asparagus Year After Year in Zone 6
Asparagus is a fantastic early spring delicacy full of vitamins. It can be pricey at the grocery store, so growing your own is a good way to save money. Asparagus takes one to three years to establish itself before it is ready to harvest - but it’s proof that delicious things come to those who wait!
Growing Hot Peppers in USDA Zone 6B
Growing Winter Squash in USDA Zone 6B
Winter squashes and pumpkins are one of my favorite foods to grow in the garden. There is nothing better to celebrate the start of autumn than going out to your patch to pick some squash and pumpkins!
Squashes germinate quickly and produce robust plants. Growing pumpkins is also a great activity to do with kids who might get impatient waiting for slower plants like carrots or peppers to come up.
Growing Potatos in Zone 6B
Growing Sugar, Snow, and Snap Peas in Zone 6B
Peas are a member of the legume family and are delicious vegetables with high protein content and many vitamins. I love them because they are one of the first vegetables you can harvest in the spring, which makes them a great way to usher in warm weather. Peas are a cool weather crop and in Zone 6B we can get a good harvest in spring and fall.
Growing Sweet Peppers in Zone 6B
Sweet peppers are a delicious garden crop, and also high in micronutrients. They can also add a cheerful splash of color to any garden. Sweet peppers make a great addition to salads, in cooking, or just sliced and eaten as a snack.
Peppers can be a challenge for beginning gardeners to grow, especially when starting from seed. But, with the right planning, anyone can enjoy fresh sweet peppers from their garden.
Growing Cucumbers in Zone 6B
Cucumbers are a refreshing treat from the garden on warm days; they are delicious for snacking or as an addition to salads and drinks. You can also use cucumbers to make pickles, which are a great way to preserve a harvest.
Cucumbers make a valuable addition to any garden and are easy to grow once you learn how. This guide answers all your questions.
Kentucky Wasps and Hornets
Wasps. Most wasps are not hunting us down for prey or are overly aggressive. Wasps actually display a wide range of behaviors and social structures. Courting dances, determined builders, and skilled hunters all describe the wasp.
Let’s rethink our relationship with wasps. They play a valuable part in our ecosystems and like bees are beneficial pollinators.
Indoor Food Gardening: Growing Vegetables and Fruits In An Apartment
Living in an apartment has taught me many new ways to grow vegetables and fruits indoors. I have discovered that gardening is not limited to a plot of soil.
For many people living in an urban apartment or condominium means they can’t garden in the traditional sense. When I left rural Kentucky for urban Wisconsin, I was very anxious that it meant the end of my ability to have food security. Not to mention that I just loved getting my hands dirty and playing in the dirt.
Planting a Humane, Wildlife Friendly Yard
You can make your yard or garden a humane and vital place for wildlife. Habitat destruction is the primary threat to wildlife. The process of building roads and developing suburban neighborhoods is a leading cause of habitat decline.
By becoming a humane gardener and creating native habitat you create an oasis for wildlife, plants, and yourself. When you and your neighbors have friendly green space it creates corridors for wildlife to move around to find food, raise young, and live a natural life.
Growing Green Beans in Zone 6
Growing Blueberries in Zone 6: A Complete Guide
Growing Tomatoes in Zone 6B: Complete Guide
Homegrown tomatoes are the ultimate in taste and texture. So much better than the cardboard grocery knockoff ones. Tomatoes need some care but are easy to grow and productive, saving you lots of money.
This is a complete guide to types and varieties that do well in Zone 6B, how to choose tomatoes, and how to grow your tomatoes from seed.