Cradling a bucket of freshly picked basil, Laura Seleski referenced a common refrain among farmers: It takes a lot of calories to produce the calories people consume. After five years growing produce ...

Outdoor and indoor strategies for the gardener short on space. Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta Maximize your harvest by selecting the right location and best varieties, and protecting your plants from ...

Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

Cover crops provide benefits to vegetable farms of all sizes in addition to larger-scale contributions to the public good. Reduced tillage systems can provide additional soil health benefits. Many ...

https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/veg Vegetable Crops Horticulture Website https://ag.purdue.edu/department/hla/extension/vegetable-crops.html Midwest Vegetable Trial ...

Although we often hear about the dangers of eating produce with pesticide residues, bacteria are more likely to cause health issues. “What’s the best way to clean fresh produce?” someone asked. “I’ve ...

Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) are a type of vegetable belonging to the onion family, which also includes garlic, onions, and shallots. Leeks have a long, white cylindrical bulb that ...