Plant cabbage six to eight weeks before your first frost to give it time to mature in cooler temps for sweeter heads. Keep soil moist, fertilize biweekly, and watch for pests like aphids or worms to ...

Many gardeners may not have the space or desire to cultivate an extensive in-ground garden where they can grow their favorite flowers or vegetables. Residents of condominiums, apartments and ...

Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in containers? Container gardens can provide a way to grow vegetables when suitable land is not available. Apartment dwellers may only have a sunny patio ...

Homegrown cabbage is the perfect addition to your garden. Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is perfect for the home gardener. It's easy to grow and harvest and has ornamental characteristics, ...

Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in containers? It's a great method when suitable land is not available, and it's also physically easier. That makes containers good for older vegetable ...

Time was, the vegetable garden was a square plot out back, the front landscaping consisted of shrubs and easy perennials, and the deck and patio glowed with pots of annuals. No more! Container ...

Time to make it all happen outdoors. Shopping and planting have been our focus since Mother’s Day weekend — sort of. The seesaw spring weather has kept us reacting to what just happened, including ...

Winter might seem like a quiet time for gardeners, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right containers and a little planning ...

Plant ornamental kales and cabbages for texture and color in the fall and winter garden. I planted several varieties and placed them in containers, the garden and even a window box. Surprisingly, they ...

Cabbage, a member of the Brassica family, is an excellent choice for cold-season gardening. Cabbage is considered a cole crop, a group that includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and ...

A friend and a reader of mine asked me about sauerkraut recipes a few years ago. This is a good time of year for harvesting cabbage since I picked a few of them up last week. Personally, I have not ...