Tasty, crisp, and packed with bold flavor, broccoli is a garden favorite that's as rewarding to grow as it is to eat. This cool-season vegetable belongs to the brassica family, alongside cabbage, ...

If you have never grown broccoli (Brassica oleracea) in the garden, you might be surprised to learn that the part of the plant we eat is a flower, or more precisely, a cluster of immature flower buds ...

Growing broccoli at home does not always require a large garden. With a suitable container, fertile soil, and the right growing conditions, this vegetable can thrive on a balcony, terrace, or small ...

Growing broccoli can be challenging because this cool-season vegetable requires just the right conditions: rich soil, consistent moisture, and extended cool weather in spring and fall (or during ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Many areas here in the valley recorded over 3 inches of rain this week. In addition, several areas experienced flooding. We creep closer to autumn every ...

HEAD OF THE CLASS: Most brassicas prefer cool weather, but broccoli and cauliflower are the most finicky. They tend to protest in some way if it’s either too hot or too cold. Photo by Chloe Lieberman ...

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Many of you have been following the progress of our vegetable garden during the last 8 weeks, as we have brought you stories teaching you how to grow your own food at home, ...

Next month is an exciting time in the vegetable garden. In March, spring planting begins for warm-season vegetables, such as tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers and green beans. These plants will ...