Plant cabbage six to eight weeks before your first frost to give it time to mature in cooler temps for sweeter heads. Keep soil moist, fertilize biweekly, and watch for pests like aphids or worms to ...

Growing in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy homegrown vegetables in smaller urban gardens. Cabbages are a staple crop in many vegetable gardens and a versatile one that can be grown successfully ...

Lately I have been hearing a lot about cabbage steaks, a side dish made with sliced cabbage. Then, during this past Easter dinner, a guest brought cabbage steaks and I finally had a chance to sample ...

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a versatile vegetable—it's a beautiful addition to a garden and a tasty complement to everyday meals. It's also relatively low-maintenance, making cabbage ...

Cabbages are one of the easiest vegetables to grow year-round in your garden. But when it's time to harvest them, it's not unusual to find their leaves full of holes and the heads crawling with worms.

Historical accounts of red cabbage, sometimes known as purple cabbage, date back to the 12th century. In addition to being a delicious winter crop, red cabbage is a bioindicator because its colour ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit Trees. Deciduous fruit trees will have stopped growing by now. The leaves you see will begin to drop as fall progresses. However, since pruning is an ...