A row of Brussels sprouts growing in the fall garden looks like green gems strung on upright, hanging necklaces. Brussels sprouts make an elegant border for the garden when their sprouts are filled ...
Brussels sprouts, known as Brassica oleracea, are in the Germmifera Group. And in case you were wondering – yes, Brussels, in Belgium, is the original place of cultivation. It is a cultivar group of ...
"Thanks for the reminder." Gardener reveals simple hack to keep pests off plants: 'You're definitely going to have less' ...
I tried growing Brussels sprouts a few years ago. To be honest, I wasn’t too happy with the results - nothing like starting an article on a positive note. Actually, I couldn’t decide if the results ...
The past couple of weeks, I've written about specific vegetables that are grown in the fall garden. I'd hoped to encourage gardeners to grow more vegetables. This week, I feel that I have my work cut ...
Brussels sprouts have long been under-appreciated by many, but now they proudly join other conveniently packaged vegetables in produce aisles and at farmers markets. They’re loaded with good nutrition ...
GOING TO SEED: Seeds from winter squash can be saved and planted in future gardens. But there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Photo courtesy of Wild Abundance Rains and cooler weather have ...
In a heavy skillet, fry 4-5 pieces of bacon. Remove bacon from skillet when cooked. Cut each sprout in half from top to bottom. Place sprout halves cut side down in bacon grease. Place lid on skillet ...
Heat and lushness define the garden in July, so it’s hard to even think about one of the last of the season’s vegetables to mature, namely Brussels sprouts. It’s best to start Brussels sprouts in late ...
I left one Brussels sprout plant in the garden over the winter, and it produced new "little cabbages." But these sprouts are bitter when I taste them raw in the garden. Is this typical? Does the ...
I’m done growing cruciferous vegetables. Most of them anyway. I guess kale is OK. and broccoli. Maybe cauliflower. But cabbage and Brussels sprouts are out. We’re finished forever. Or at least until ...