Harvest season is the most fun of all! One of the easiest to harvest and share are my Egyptian onions. By Steffie Littlefield [This article first appeared in The Gateway Gardener September 2019.] Harvest season is the most fun of all! One of the easiest to harvest and share are my Egyptian onions. First, I should tell you how these
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Vegetable gardening can seem intimidating and overwhelming to beginning growers, but with the right tools, a little time, patience, and experience, gardening can become second nature. How miraculous is it to think that a few seeds can produce such bounty throughout the season? Now is the perfect time to plant easy-to-grow greens such as salad mix, spinach, collards, head lettuce,
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September always seems to be playing with our gardening psyche. According to University of Missouri Extension, and basically every other credible planting calendar, we should be seeing some solid growth patterns on our cool-season vegetables this time of year. Of course, weather depending… By Matt Even [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2017 issue.] September always
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Most fads come in some sort of a box or a package, but when it comes to the “green smoothie” craze, there are no gimmicks or tricks to it. By Jennifer Schamber [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener July/August 2015 issue] Most fads come in some sort of a box or a package, but when it comes
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Everyone knows I’m a huge vegetable gardening addict. From the time I could walk I helped and played in my darling grandmother’s vegetable garden. By Steffie Littlefield (This article first appeared in The Gateway Gardener April 2016 issue.) Everyone knows I’m a huge vegetable gardening addict. From the time I could walk I helped and played in my darling grandmother’s
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Towards the end of summer, I get a little lazy, especially when it comes to lettuce and spinach. In the spring, I plant my lettuce in rows, organize the colors, and set out designs. By Mara Higdon (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2014 issue.) Towards the end of summer, I get a little lazy, especially
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The best tasting vegetable I’ve ever had is rhubarb! A close relative to sorrel, rhubarb has a unique tart flavor that brings back memories of my grandmother’s kitchen. By Mara Higdon This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener June 2015 issue. The best tasting vegetable I’ve ever had is rhubarb! A close relative to sorrel, rhubarb has a
» Read moreBy Steffie Littlefield (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener January/February 2009 issue) One of the greatest trends in backyard gardening is edible plants. This includes herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Many of my clients this year have wanted to know the proper location and have requested a plan for a home kitchen garden where their family can grow
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