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Growing Tomatoes in Containers By Chase Smoak, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Lack the space or time for a traditional garden filled with tomatoes? No worries. You can grow tomatoes in pots and hanging baskets, too. Follow these tips: Use pots that are at least 6–8 inches deep with holes underneath for drainage. For ease ofRead more

Six New AAS National Winners for 2023 All-America Selections, North America’s only national non-profit plant trialing organization (established in 1932) is pleased to present six new national winners for this year’s garden. Each AAS Winner is grown and trialed anonymously by independent, volunteer judges all across North America. The entry is scored next to a comparisonRead more

Growing an organic vegetable garden is of interest to many gardeners. These AAS Winners have been put through their paces in the AAS trial grounds across North America. Professional (and critical) judges have evaluated the taste, texture, plant health, and yield to determine if they get to wear the stamp of approval known as theRead more

Grow A Stir-fry Garden Want to eat healthier? One way is to stir-fry. Stir-fry is the technique of cooking food quickly, using only a small amount of fat. One of the great parts about stir-frying is there are so many different vegetables to add. Growing your own vegetables in your garden is a fun and deliciousRead more

Grow Your Own Salsa Garden Salsas come in many varieties and colors but no matter the ingredients, they add flavor and color to a host of dishes. They can be vegetable or fruit-based, hot or cold, spicy or mild. No matter your special recipe, it’s likely you can grow many of the inputs in yourRead more

Grow Your Own Pizza! (Ingredients, that is) Pizzas come in all shapes, colors, flavors, you name it! But the basics are usually the same: Crust, sauce, toppings and cheese. As a gardener, you can grow many of the ingredients for your sauce and toppings right outside your back (or front) door. Sauce Ingredients: 1. TomatoRead more

Beyond the bell pepper… Your taste buds will thank you when you broaden your pepper palate with these amazing AAS Winners. These peppers are easy-to-grow and so flavorful you’re sure to find a few new favorites! Contain Your Capsaicin These AAS Winning peppers are perfect for containers. Put them on your balcony or patio toRead more

Strawberry Delizz® Delivers Easy and Delicious Strawberries! We spend a lot of time enjoying our outdoor living spaces and creating delicious meals at home. With its beautiful blooms and aromatic fresh fruit, Strawberry Delizz® fits right in. This first-ever AAS strawberry winner is easy to grow. The variety sets a large number of fruits, andRead more

Today, eggplants are appreciated for both their inspiring beauty and delightful flavor. An essential ingredient in cuisines around the world, it is the essence of Greek moussaka, Middle Eastern baba ganoush, Italian eggplant parmigiana, and French ratatouille. The emergence of Asian cuisine has introduced a whole new range of eggplants flavoring delicious stir-fries and curries.Read more

Did you know that cucumbers are one of the top five most popular garden vegetables? They are also very adaptable; they have been grown in space as well as a mile underground in a nickel mine. Cucumbers are native to India, where it has been grown for almost 3000 years. Although the first wild cucumbersRead more