how to grow cucumbers in central Texas

How to Grow Cucumbers In Central Texas

When to grow cucumbers in central Texas? Cucumbers are warm-season crops. Grow them in central Texas after all danger of frost has passed, which is around the second half of April. Note that high temperatures affect fruit settings drastically. For this reason, Texas gardeners plant cucumbers in two intervals. The first one starts in early …

tomatoes and eggs tajine

A Quick Tomato & Eggs Tajine

This tomato and eggs tajine is one of the quickest summer dishes to make. It is a great brunch or lunch meal. It can also become a finger-licking dinner with the addition of meatballs. Vine ripe tomatoes For an urban homesteader, this dish could be the most satisfying summer meal. Everything they need is right …

backyard composting

The Easy Way To Backyard Composting

Making compost at home is not difficult if one understands the process. The key is to allow nature to do its own thing without much human interference. There is no need to spend money on an expensive composter, and it does not take extra time or effort. As a family of six, our household trash …