To winemakers, the task of determining when to harvest grapes is a scientific process involving the pH of the grapes when between 3.2 and 3.5, and the sugar content, known as brix, between 20 and 25....
Category: Gardening
Having vegetables year-round is something Southerners like me take for granted. However, we do occasionally get a colder-than-average winter. When it happens, it is necessary to make adjustments as...
There are approximately 140-150 peaches in a bushel. However, the precise number can vary depending on the size and weight of the peaches. Since many peaches weigh â…“ of a pound (0.15 kg) each and a...
String Beans vs. Green Beans (A 50+ Year Gardener Tells All)
It is common for folks to wonder how string beans, snap beans, and green beans are different. The purpose of this article is to unravel the mystery of how to use and even grow them. We will get to...
I have been growing squash all my life. That is, yellow straight-neck squash, yellow crook-neck squash, zucchini, and of course, acorn squash. There are two major questions that people have when...
Recently I’ve been hearing that in some cities, municipalities, and neighborhoods there are restrictions on what a person can do with their own property as it relates to gardening. What would I do...