Rick Gush

Member since Jan. 2016

Rick Gush has been fascinated with growing plants since he had his first little garden of marigolds and yellow pear tomatoes when he was 6 years old in California. He is now more than 10 times that age, and has in the meanwhile has become a professional garden expert. He almost cries with happiness every time he grows marigolds and yellow pear tomatoes in his cliff-hanging garden on the steep coastline of Liguria, Italy.

New Terrace
New TerraceJanuary 18, 2016

I’m building a planting terrace at the sunniest part of my garden.

broccoli seedlings
How to Grow BroccoliJanuary 18, 2016

Broccoli is a love-or-hate vegetable, but it’s easy to grow and tend.

Sugarloaf Chicory
Sugarloaf ChicoryJanuary 18, 2013

Sugarloaf Chicory is an often-overlooked, delicious crop.

Radishes
RadishesJanuary 11, 2013

Even though the radish was the first edible crop I ever grew, I still don’t seem to be growing them correctly. Follow these “what not to do” tips.

Adding Value to Vegetables
Adding Value to VegetablesJanuary 4, 2013

Adding that extra “umph” to your vegetables before selling them might help you sell more.

Sweet Corn
Sweet CornDecember 21, 2012

Photo by Rick Gush Sweet corn is sold packaged in Tuscany, Italy. Sweet corn might just be the most American of all the vegetables, because Americans eat more of it than just about anyone else. Oh sure, corn is grown all over the planet these days, but most of that corn is either grown to […]

An Abundance of Borage (Starflower)
An Abundance of Borage (Starflower)December 14, 2012

Borage spontaneously grows in nearly every corner of everyone’s yard. It’s a great substitute (or addition) to your usual steamed greens.

Dutch Squash
Dutch SquashDecember 7, 2012

Although the taxonomy of squash confuses me sometimes, I can still figure out which squash flourishes in my little area.

Wild Fennel
Wild FennelNovember 30, 2012

Wild fennel is available in most Italian markets.