Shallots - another amazing allium, coveted by professional and amateur chefs alike! Shallots are part of a group of alliums known as multiplier onions. This group is defined by plants that produce two or more...
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You know you’re supposed to plant corn close together in blocks, and not plant different varieties near each other - but why? Short answer: because corn is a weird vegetable, botanically speaking. The way it’s...
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Sweet corn roasted on a grill and rolled in butter is one of those irreplaceable tastes of summer, and nothing beats sweet corn straight out of the garden! If you’re feeling a little more adventurous,...
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Cabbage is a wonderful cool-season crop for gardeners who want abundant and versatile greens. All sorts of cabbage can be great for adding crunch to dishes, sauteing, roasting, and pickling. Some can even be stored...
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Our favorite bulbous storage crop: Garlic. Garlic is a part of the Allium family which also includes leeks and all types of onions (storage, perennial, bunching, etc.). It is an essential ingredient in our kitchens...
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For the gardener, fall can be an exciting time but it’s also when we tend to get a little lazy. The garden isn’t as well weeded as it was in May, the tomatoes are looking...
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Green onions, aka scallions or bunching onions, make a great flavor addition and garnish for just about any dish, and once you start growing your own at home, you’ll wonder why you ever bought the...
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Spinach is one of the fastest-growing, most vitamin-packed crops you can grow at home, and it seems like you can throw it in just about any dish! Read on to learn how to grow spinach...
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We were so excited to discover these home soil test kits! The idea that you can test for nutrient deficiencies and pH levels in your very own home without having to wait for or...
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What is a Cooperative Extension Service? If you’ve read some of our garden blog posts, or talked with our customer service reps, you’ve probably heard the advice “contact your local extension agent.” But what exactly...
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Many of you know Saffron as “The World’s Most Expensive Spice”, but did you know it can be easily grown right in your own backyard garden?
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So you want to try your hand at growing peas in your garden, but when you go to buy seeds, there are so many options! How to choose? Peas are all fairly similar in their...
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