What Is Curtesy? Curtesy is a common law right of a husband to the estate and property of his deceased wife. Also known as statutory share, the rights apply to the man if a child was born during the marriage. Key Takeaways Curtesy is a husband’s right to the estate and property of his deceased wife
Time planting so that Brussels does not grow in periods of extended warm weather much above 70°. Brussels sprouts–called sprouts by some and thousand-headed cabbage by others–is a peculiar member of the cabbage family. It is an erect, thick single-stalked plant with a leafy top and at the base of the lower leafstalks appear “buttons”
Carrots are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow—and the most bountiful–given the right conditions. Carrot culture is very simple. Sow the seeds rather thickly and thin the plants to 3 to 4 inches apart. If the soil is nutrient-rich and loose, there will be no trouble with root development. Remember, young, tender, quick-growing carrots
Cabbage seedlings takes on the cold There is a lot to do in the garden–or for the garden–in January. You may want to print out this list of to-dos and get started as weather permits. Of course, if you live in a warm- or mild-winter region, you can start sowing and planting in the garden
January brings the start of a new garden season. All gardeners can begin planning this year’s vegetable and herb garden in January and some will start planting this month. To start the vegetable garden year, ask yourself these questions: Which vegetable do we want for fresh eating?Which do we want for freezing and storing as
July is a busy month in the kitchen garden. This month you are caring for the summer’s crops and beginning their harvest, and you are preparing and planting the fall and winter garden. Beets, turnips, kohlrabi, carrots, and zucchini are ready for harvest this month. Don’t be tempted to grow the biggest this or the
Crisp, tender lettuce is perhaps the most desirable of all salad plants. For the best flavor and texture, it is best grown with close attention to moisture, soil, and climatic requirements. Lettuce was originally a Eurasian annual; it has been developed into many varieties and cultivars with dozens of forms. For the home gardener lettuce
Bulbing onions Onions can be grown for their green immature stems or they can be grown for their mature bulbs. These strong-smelling plants have been extremely popular for centuries. Today there are two main types of onions that are grown in the home garden: the young, green or white, bunching sorts eaten fresh and before
Beet near harvest Beets are a cool-weather crop. Beets can again be planted 2 to 3 weeks before the last average frost date in spring or in late summer or early autumn 6 to 8 weeks before the first average frost in autumn. Beets can be grown as a winter crop in mild-winter regions. Beets
Cauliflower head near harvest Cauliflower is grown for its edible flower buds that form a solid head atop single stalks. The heads are edible raw or cooked. While cauliflower is perhaps the most delicious member of the cabbage family, it is also the most finicky to grow in the home garden. When the conditions are
