Tag Archives: Brassicas

Start your tillers!!!!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Jay White

Even though you did not see it on the calendar, last weekend was the end of winter for the Zone 9 gardener.  Ok, I realize that by making that declaration in print I am probably dooming us to a late season freeze.  … Continue reading →

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2012 Fall Gardening Tips

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Jay White

August 1 is the official kick off date for fall gardening in my part of Texas.  In reality, I actually start working on my fall garden around the middle of July.  Like most of us in zones 7-9, my tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Growing Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) and Other Cole Crops

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jay White

Right now, I am eating so much broccoli that my skin has a greenish tint! Back in September I planted 36 plants of three different varieties and now I am being rewarded with tons of big, full heads of broccoli … Continue reading →

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