Jack Miller

You can use dehydrated swiss chard in countless ways once you rehydrate it or toss it straight into your cooking.   If you’ve got a jar or bag of this shelf-stable green sitting in your pantry, you’re sitting on a versatile ingredient that’s perfect for soups, pastas, egg dishes, and even smoothies.   Dehydrated swiss … Read more

Chard stems are absolutely usable and can be just as delicious as the leafy greens.   If you’ve been tossing those colorful stalks aside, you’re missing out on a crunchy, versatile ingredient that deserves a spot in your kitchen.   You can use chard stems in countless ways, from quick sautés to hearty gratins, and … Read more

To trim a Swiss chard plant, you simply cut the outer leaves at the base, which encourages fresh, tender growth from the center of the plant.   This is the most straightforward way to keep your harvest going all season long, and it’s a skill every gardener should master.   When you know how to … Read more

To treat cercospora leaf spot on swiss chard, you need to act fast with a combination of pruning, organic fungicides, and better garden hygiene.   This fungal disease shows up as small, tan or gray spots with dark purple rings on the leaves, and it can quickly ruin your harvest if you ignore it.   … Read more

You can thin out swiss chard seedlings by simply snipping the weakest ones at the soil line with scissors, leaving the strongest plants spaced about 4 to 6 inches apart.   This might feel a little ruthless, but it’s one of the best things you can do for your garden.   When you thin out … Read more