Allow them to grow to nearly three to four inches tall before eating, Conrad advises. Harvest time: Two to three weeks. If you haven’t tasted beets, you’re missing out on a versatile and tasty veggie.
Rats can be a menace in the garden - where they breed and scavenge for food - and can easily find their way into your home. By growing a few different plants, you can stop them in their tracks ...
Diatomaceous earth: The sharp surfaces cut through the insect cuticle and the insect dies of dehydration. Diatomaceous earth kills slugs, snails and ants, but should be applied only to problem areas ...