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Container gardening for growing food
Published on May 11, 2017
More people are experimenting with growing fresh food with container gardening. -
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part I
Published on April 3, 2017
There is a lot of fun and educational mileage in creating a garden plan. -
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part II
Published on April 3, 2017
Getting student input on what to plant and doing hands-on planning activities is a great way to get them involved. -
Signs that spring—and planting season—is on the way
Published on April 3, 2017
What are good indicators that it is time to plant crops in spring? -
Time to start vegetable garden seeds
Published on March 14, 2017
Start peppers, eggplant and tomatoes indoors now to enjoy an early harvest this summer. -
Preserving pumpkin and squash
Published on November 9, 2016
Enjoy tastes of fall throughout the winter months. -
Jerusalem artichokes: Tasty and versatile
Published on October 31, 2016
Despite its’ name, Jerusalem artichokes have no connection to Jerusalem and are not an artichoke, but they are very versatile and good to eat. -
Blanching fruits and vegetables
Published on October 24, 2016
Why do we have to blanch produce before canning or freezing? -
Fall cleanup in vegetable gardens
Published on October 10, 2016
Soil testing, removing plant material and adding organic mulches, compost and cover crops are all smart gardening techniques for fall cleanup. -
Can I harvest garden vegetables after a frost?
Published on September 20, 2016
You can delay your garden harvest of some root crops and greens until after a frost and still have a bountiful harvest.