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Hot pepper, sweet pepper, black pepper? Chili, chile, chilli? A peek into the confusing naming conventions of peppers.

Published on March 4, 2019
A brief history of how local cuisine and worldwide trade networks contributed to the tongue-tied world of peppers and their chiles.
How to determine a ripe melon

Published on February 21, 2019
Choosing a properly ripened, locally grown melon is easy in the summer, but how do you determine ripeness in the dead of winter?
Back to school recipes from the garden

Published on September 7, 2018
Jump into the school year using the garden with these delicious recipes ideas
Preparing your garden this fall for next year’s bounty

Published on August 30, 2018
Fall tips to make your spring and summer vegetable and herb gardening easier and more fruitful.
A community garden/urban farm in Flint achieves MAEAP verification

Published on July 16, 2018
The edible flint Demonstration (Community) Garden was verified by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) in June.
Get calcium and vitamin D by growing and eating vegetables and fruit

Published on May 21, 2018
Vegetables and fruit can provide calcium and gardening offers sunlight to help your body absorb it.
Radish variety can add flavor and crunch to your meals

Published on May 7, 2018
There's a rainbow of radish varieties for you to enjoy this season.
Rhubarb: A spring-time delicacy with pucker power

Published on March 20, 2018
Rhubarb is thriving in home gardens this time of year. When little else is available in the garden to eat, rhubarb gets us ready for even more Michigan grown foods.
When will Michigan fresh produce be in season?

Published on February 28, 2018
Get ready! Michigan produce is right around the corner.
Register now for spring 2018 Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 Webinar Series

Published on February 14, 2018
Spring is almost here. Learn about vegetable gardening from the comfort of your own home with this webinar series taking place March through April 2018.