Nasturtiums have a well-deserved reputation as an easy flower to grow. They are the perfect plant to grow with your children as the seed, which is about the size of a pea, is easily handled by...
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I may be dating myself but do you remember the Chiffon Margarine commercial in the 1970’s whose famous quote was “It’s not nice to fool with Mother Nature”? I’m sure...
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Some chefs say that Jicama is the most exciting vegetable that we’re not using in the kitchen. As a matter of fact, I never heard of jicama (pronounced Hik-Uh-Mah) until I started watching...
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The calendar may say February but now is the time to start seeds of some of your favorite perennial flowers. This idea first appeared on Wintersown (www.wintersown.org) and is a good way to get a...
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Rhubarb is a classic springtime vegetable finding its way into everything from pies to jam. It is a good source of vitamin c and calcium and can also be a colorful addition to dishes with other...
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Early in my personal gardening odyssey, I accidently came across a distinctive method of growing trees and shrubs. I found a forsythia seedling that had rooted itself at the base of a fence in our...
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The first time I was introduced to artichokes was while watching an episode of The Little Rascals. I know I am showing my age! During the episode the characters are served artichokes and one of...
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I’ve always believed that the best way to know where you’re going is to understand where you’ve come from. As we prepare to turn the page on another year we wait with anticipation...
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