Growing root crops in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh produce even if you have limited space. Whether you have a balcony, patio, deck, or even a windowsill, container gardening can provide you with a bountiful harvest. Root crops such as carrots, turnips, beets, parsnips, potatoes, onions, radishes, rutabagas, and turnips are perfect…
Start your garden with confidence. If you’re new to vegetable gardening, success comes from choosing crops that germinate reliably, grow steadily, and forgive small mistakes. Some vegetables thrive even when watering isn’t perfect or weather conditions varies, making them ideal confidence builders for first-time gardeners. After decades of growing vegetables in very different climates—and teaching…
I’ve been growing vegetables and herbs for more than 30 years, and during that time my garden has been both my classroom and my testing ground. I grew up gardening with my parents in California’s Central Valley, where food gardening wasn’t a hobby—it was a way of life. That early experience shaped how I garden…
Lima beans are tender annuals grown for their flat, crescent-oval-shaped seeds. There are two types of lima beans: bush and pole or vine varieties. Bush types grow to about 2 feet tall (.6m) and tend to have smaller seeds; they bear more quickly than pole lima bean varieties. Pole lima beans have large seeds and…
Parsnips are cool-weather biennials grown as an annual. Parsnips taste best if brought to harvest in cool weather. The parsnip is a creamy white root that grows from 4 to 9 inches (10-22cm) long, similar to a carrot in appearance and tasty like a celery heart. The parsnip is a biennial grown as an annual….
Celeriac is one of those crops that absolutely reflects the soil you grow it in. After years of growing cool-season vegetables in Sonoma Valley—always aiming for smooth, full-sized roots—I’ve learned that soil preparation makes the biggest difference. Celeriac won’t push a large, flavorful bulb unless the soil is loose, consistently fertile, and slightly acidic to…
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