One useful garden-to-kitchen skill that isn’t talked about enough is how to freeze sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense and versatile (and, in my opinion, delicious) vegetables that can be grown in home gardens from the North to the South. With so many of us growing them at home, we should also learn how to freeze sweet potatoes to get the most from this crop. In this article, I’ll cover the reasons why I think you should learn how to freeze sweet potatoes, how to prepare sweet potatoes for freezing, various ways to freeze sweet potatoes, and how to use your frozen sweet potatoes in recipes, including baked goods and your favorite side dish.
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Growing spaghetti squash from seed to harvest
Growing spaghetti squash is surprisingly easy, as long as you have enough room in the garden. Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite types of winter squash. It makes a great pasta substitute if you’re trying to eat healthier or add more veggies to your diet. When pulled apart with a fork, the interior of a cooked spaghetti squash is stringy and noodle-like, mimicking its namesake pasta perfectly. The mild flavor tastes great topped with marinara or garlic scape pesto. In this article, you’ll learn how to grow spaghetti squash in garden beds, both vertically and on the ground.
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Winter container garden ideas
Putting together my winter container garden is something I look forward to each year. I usually wait until December for the indoor decorating, but I figure I can start with my outdoor pot in November. It’s nice to put things together when the soil hasn’t frozen solid! My black iron urn is home to four seasons of arrangements. The winter one is the most different because I’m not trying to keep anything alive. It’s just a lovely assortment of fir, juniper, and cedar boughs, sticks, maybe some holly or magnolia leaves, and an accessory or two.
Cucuzza squash: How to grow this edible and ornamental gourd
Cucuzza squash is a productive and easy-to-grow vegetable that produces long slender fruits similar in taste and texture to summer squash. However, if left in the garden to mature, those fruits grow up to four feet long and can be dried and used for crafting or decor. In this article you’ll get all the details on planting, growing, caring for, and harvesting this incredible hardshell gourd.
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Weeding tools for gardeners: 10 top choices
As a professional horticulturist, I’ve used a lot of weeding tools for gardeners over the years, and some are more useful than others. In this article, I’ll introduce 10 of the best weeding tools for tackling these unwanted plants based on my own experiences. In some cases, these tools can be used for other gardening tasks, too, such as dividing perennials, planting transplants, and more. Read on to discover my favorite tools for removing weeds.
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What to plant after garlic: Succession planting options
When I plant my garlic in the fall, I’m strategic about where to plant it. I’m already thinking ahead to the following spring when all my other crops will be planted in my collection of raised beds. I consider the prime spots of my garden—where will the tomatoes go; which place is best for cucumbers and other vining plants, etc. And when my garlic is pulled in July, what will take its place? I never want to waste precious growing space in the garden. In this article, I’m going to make some suggestions for what to plant after garlic.
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