Good companion plants for Safflower include sunflowers, corn, beans, zinnias, and marigolds—crops that enjoy full sun and well-drained soil. Its upright growth and drought tolerance make it a good fit in mixed garden beds and cut flower patches. Avoid pairing it with plants that prefer consistently wet soil, as safflower performs best in drier conditions.
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Sunscald—few things are more frustrating to gardeners than watching a perfectly good tomato get burned just before harvest. But did you know that the varieties most susceptible to sunscald happen to be some of the best-tasting ones? In this week's post we're exploring what causes sunscald and how you can prevent it without sacrificing flavor.
Are green shoulders bad? This week we're flipping the script on this so-called flaw to expose the truth behind green shoulders—what causes them and why they're often a sign of good things to come. Join us as we move beyond appearances to explore the roots of really good tomato flavor.
Whether it's frying, stuffing, roasting, or slicing, no Italian dish is complete without an authentic Italian pepper. In this week's post we're highlighting six heirlooms that bring sweetness, silkiness, and remarkable flavor to our favorite Italian recipes.
