Last spring we planted flowering cabbage plants in our mum bed hoping to have both plants flowering in the fall. But the flowering cabbage did not do well. It has nice leaves in early summer, but the ...

Is kale good for you? The answer is a resounding yes! Kale often is reputed to have more vitamins and minerals than any other garden vegetable. Its list of nutrients includes vitamins A, B6, C, and K, ...

What do you know about growing ornamental kale? Most everyone knows cabbage as the main ingredient in coleslaw. However, some colorful cabbages and kales are grown just for decoration. Often called ...

If you’re sad that the peak gardening season is coming to an end, consider planting some fall showstoppers. Ornamental kale grows wonderfully in the fall and looks gorgeous too. If you’re sad that the ...

At a time when thoughts should be on planning a coming season of gardening, including checking on dahlia bulbs, gladiolus corms, cleaning tools, or organizing the garage, my mind moves to happiness ...

Two potted ornamental brassicas with gorgeous hearts of pink foliage - Silga Be/Shutterstock If you're hoping to bring some color into your garden during the autumn months, who could blame you?

Plus, they look delightful lined up in a row like a scene out of "Peter Rabbit." Unfortunately, those charming heads of cabbage often end up full of holes from all sorts of insect pests. Cabbages are ...

There's no rule that says vegetables and flowers have to be grown separately. Add these blooms to your vegetable garden to boost your yield.