In the garden…corn

Corn stalks growing in a field with a graphic overlay that reads "Growing Corn SchneiderPeeps.com.

This weekend we planted another corn patch. We have around 45 plants that we planted 6 weeks ago and they are now about 2 1/2 feet tall. (it’s hard to measure since we’ve had alot of wind and they are almost laying on the ground). They should be ready to harvest in the next 6 … Read more

In the garden…onions

A garden bed with young onion plants growing in soil. A circular label on the image reads "Growing Onions" and includes the website "SchneiderPeeps.com" in smaller text.

When we planted our spinach last fall I noticed that the dirt smelled like onions. Then I remembered that our green onions (sometimes called repeater onions) went to seed last summer and instead of pulling the head off the plant, we just let them fall. Some were already starting to send up green shoots. So … Read more

In the garden… growing zucchini and summer squash

Close-up of a thriving zucchini plant showcasing a vibrant yellow flower and a growing zucchini in the garden. The text on the image reads, "Growing Zucchini: Tips and Uses" and "SchneiderPeeps.com.

Sometimes zucchini gets a bad wrap, but if you’re serious about feeding your family from your garden then growing zucchini is great way to do that. Unlike winter squash that will produce just a few squash per vine, zucchini will produce many squash per plant.  There are three main types of summer squash; zucchini, yellow squash (sometimes … Read more

Growing and Preserving Tomatoes

Tomatoes are probably the most popular homegrown vegetable. Homegrown tomatoes taste far better than store bought tomatoes, and they're pretty easy to grow. Growing and preserving tomatoes allows you to enjoy summer all year long.

Tomatoes are probably the most popular homegrown vegetable. Homegrown tomatoes are so much better than store bought tomatoes and that’s why so many people grow tomatoes. Even people who don’t garden will often plant a tomato or two in containers or sneak them into the back flower bed. For the most part, tomatoes are pretty … Read more