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Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated varieties which were either introduced commercially before 1940, or grown from seeds that have been passed down at least 50 years through several generations of a family, religious, ethnic, or tribal group, without the plants crossing with another variety of the same…
By Laurie Meyerpeter, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyQ: What are seed potatoes? Can I grow potatoes from the sprouting potatoes in my cupboard drawers? How do I grow potatoes?A: Potatoes are typically not grown from seed but from sections of the potato. The potato sections are referred to as …
By Laurie Meyerpeter, UC Master Gardener of Placer County Q: I want to grow cabbages in my fall garden. Any suggestions?A: Cabbages are a lot like tomatoes because there is really no comparison between the sweet crispy buttery flavored heads grown in a home garden, and the strong tasting cabbages…
By Jacqueline Champa, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Summer 2008Have you thought of having a winter vegetable garden?We are fortunate to live in Northern California where we are able to grow a number of great vegetables during the shortened, wet, cold days of winter. A good…
By Elaine Applebaum, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: I like the idea of growing my own vegetables, but it seems like a lot of work. Are there some that are easier than others?A: There is a newfound interest in growing one’s own vegetables for economic, health and environmental reasons. Many…
By Trish Grenfell, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyQ: I planted basil this spring and am unsure how many leaves I can remove without killing the plant. Will it regrow after I scalp it?A: Basil is wonderful, not only as a culinary experience, but if you place leafy bouquets in water, the spicy…
By Laurie Meyerpeter, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyQ: What vegetables can I plant in the fall?A: Many vegetables are best planted in either late summer or early fall for a fall or winter crop. Or the same vegetables can be planted in early spring for a crop that matures before the heat of the…
Trish Alderson, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Summer 2011Chips and Salsa, anyone?? How about salsa on salad or adding salsa to a favorite dish?These are just a few examples of how we might use salsa to enhance what we eat.Salsa is a wonderful accompaniment to many dishes…
Elaine Kelly Applebaum, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Spring 2021 Audrey Hepburn once said, “to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” So perhaps it was to be expected that people around the world would take the opportunity posed by stay-at-home orders last…
