tag: corn

showing 1 - 14 of 14 posts

Sort By:

When is Corn Ready to Pick?

Vegetable Gardener, editor | March 1st, 2010

How can you tell when your corn is ripe to harvest? First, look at the top ear on your corn plant. The top ear is always the first to ripen.

view details

Companion Planting: Three Sisters Garden Update

TheGardenGirl, | September 6th, 2009

My three sisters garden doesn't just look pretty, we actually ate from it. Watch the video to see the harvest.

view details

Video: Three Sisters Garden

TheGardenGirl, | July 26th, 2009

Corn, beans, squash: The "three sisters" are growing. Watch the video to see how well.

view details

Video: July Square Foot Gardening Tips with Mel Bartholomew and Patti Moreno

TheGardenGirl, | July 17th, 2009

July is a great time in the garden. Watch the video for some helpful tips on growing summer lettuce and corn.

view details

Video: The Three Sisters Garden

TheGardenGirl, | July 2nd, 2009

Garden by companion planting what the Iroquois valued as the sustainers of life: beans, corn, and squash. Watch the video and learn how to plant them in a raised bed.

view details

How to Freeze Corn

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | March 28th, 2009

Nothing compares to corn fresh out of the garden, but here's how to freeze corn for the winter.

view details

Controlling Cucumber Beetles

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | March 11th, 2009

Adult cucumber beetles and their larval form, the corn rootworm, can wreak havoc with corn, squash, sweet potatoes, and the leaves of legumes. Fortunately for the gardener, there are several "least toxic" methods for controlling these voracious garden pests.

view details

Calabacitas

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 6th, 2008

Calabacitas refers to both a round summer squash and a stew made with them, along with corn and roasted green chiles. The squash tastes like zucchini, which can be used successfully in its place.

view details

Grilled Striped Bass with Corn, Tomato, and Basil Salad

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 6th, 2008

Striped bass cooks on the grill in less than 10 minutes. In this dish, it is placed atop a salad of grilled corn, tomatoes, pepper, and spinach.

view details

Zucchini with Roasted Peppers, Corn, and Cream (Calabacitas con Crema)

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 6th, 2008

Roasted poblano chiles and cream—one of the showstoppers of Mexican cuisine—welcomes zucchini and corn into the classic mix. As is, it’s an unbeatable taco filling; with grilled or broiled chicken, the combination becomes an unforgettable main dish.

view details