My vegetable garden is very “cool” because I have filled it with cool-season vegetables. To further confuse you, many of these vegetables are “Cole” crops. What types of cool Cole crops am I growing? Right now is the perfect ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Intro Recently on IFAS blogs, I posted about leafy greens which fit well in fall gardening; this entry is a continuation of that idea, touching on other cool weather vegetables. The start of the fall semester marks a dramatic cold turn in the ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
The cauliflower has a long history of cultivation in the Old World but is now a worldwide favorite amongst Cole crops. All Cole crops – cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards and kale – originated from one plant ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
I couldn't let May slip away without sharing a video I made showcasing how I make my fresh and healthy summer salad mix. There is no cooking involved - only chopping some vegetables. This recipe calls for only six ingredients. In honor of ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Q: I know I am supposed to cover the head of my cauliflower so it will stay white but I don’t know when I should do it. A: Although you have been successful, cauliflower can be a difficult vegetable to grow successfully in the vegetable ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesIN THIS ISSUE: Click here to view article... ♦ Check out ChooseMyPlate.gov ♦ School Meals: What's for Lunch? ♦ Think Outside the Lunch Box ♦ Veggie Corner: Cauliflower ♦ Cauliflower Mac and Cheese READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life