Southeast Missourian

Think spring: Start cole crop seedlings now, and be ready to plant outdoors when the time comes

It's cold outside, and the forecast suggests it will get even colder. But if you are a gardener, you are looking past the immediate forecast and thinking about spring gardening. If you want to keep ...
AOL

5 Gardening Tasks You Should Still Hold Off On for Cooler Weather—Even If It’s Officially Fall

Leave leaves and stems through winter to support pollinators and enrich the soil. Wait for colder weather before planting bulbs, pruning, or seeding cole crops to prevent rot and improve flavor. Cold ...
The Daily Item

Cole crops, like broccoli, have a lot of variety, color

I enjoy growing vegetables. I appreciate all the varieties one can plant if one looks for different colors and shapes. One such group of plants is the “cole” crops. The name “cole” comes from the ...
The Daily Item

Master Gardener: Cole crops, like broccoli, have a lot of variety, color

I enjoy growing vegetables. I appreciate all the varieties one can plant if one looks for different colors and shapes. One such group of plants is the “cole” crops. The name “cole” comes from the ...