Vegetable Gardening Videos

Illinois Extension Horticulturist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare snow & snap peas for exhibition.

Learn more on how to grow peas.

Former Illinois Extension Horticulturist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare rhubarb for exhibition, including whether rhubarb should be pulled or cut.

Learn more on how to grow rhubarb.

Former Extension Specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare corn for exhibition.

Learn more on how to grow sweet corn.

Former Extension specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare cabbage for exhibition.

• Head Size
• Weight
• Trimming

Learn more on how to grow cabbage....

Former Extension specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare carrots and beets for exhibition.

• Remove the dirt
• Trim the tops
• Pull off any dead leaves
• Trim those tops
• Trimming the topped tops to 1 inch
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Former Extension specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare tomatoes for exhibition. 

Learn more about how to grow tomatoes.

Former Extension specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare a market basket for exhibition.

• Vegetable Anchor
• Placement of Vegetables in Basket
• Colors
• Common Mistakes to Avoid

Former Extension Specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare peppers for exhibition.

Learn more on how to grow peppers

Former Extension Specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare green beans for exhibition.

Learn more about growing snap beans. 

Extension specialist Jim Schmidt demonstrates how to properly prepare eggplant for exhibition.

• How to tell if eggplant is fresh
• Tips for exhibiting produce