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May 8, 2019

Kale #2

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Did you know that kale has a very short growth period - ~55 days from transplants? Kale comes in many colorful varieties some for eating and some simply for their colors and “curly nature” of their leaves. If you live in a warmer climate, start your kale indoors for spring planting and harvesting before warm weather kicks in.

May 7, 2019

Asparagus #2

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Did you know that it can take more than three years to establish an Asparagus bed?

May 6, 2019

Carrots #3

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Did you know that in cooler climates you should start carrots indoors and then transplant? If you start carrots outside too early, some varieties will simply give up and not produce.

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May 5, 2019

Buying Seeds Online For Your Raised Bed Garden

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Buying seeds online for your raised bed garden is exciting as long as you know what to expect. Here are the pros and cons of both hybrid and heirloom seeds.

May 1, 2019

Lima Beans #3

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Did you know that if your growing season is shorter you can start lima beans indoors and replant when the soil temperature warms up?

April 30, 2019

Beets #3

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Did you know that if you live in a warmer climate you can still grow beets – but you need to mulch them and keep them moist to help them survive the warmer weather?

April 29, 2019

String Beans #2

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Did you know that high Nitrogen soil will provide great foliage growth at the expense of bean growth? This would not be a good plant to be near Asparagus!

Growing Zucchini in an Elevated Garden Box

April 29, 2019

4 Easy Steps to Growing Zucchini in a Garden Box

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If you want to start a vegetable garden, zucchini is easy to start. Let’s look at 4 easy steps to start growing zucchini in an elevated garden bed.

April 24, 2019

Broccoli #5

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Did you know that broccoli was a favorite of the Romans? Pliny the Elder wrote about this in the second century AD.

April 23, 2019

Lima Beans #2

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Did you know that lima beans originated in Sothern Mexico and Central America?

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Kale #2

Asparagus #2

Carrots #3

Buying Seeds Online For Your Raised Bed Garden

Lima Beans #3

Beets #3

String Beans #2

4 Easy Steps to Growing Zucchini in a Garden Box

Broccoli #5

Lima Beans #2

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Kale #2

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