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Have you ever tried kohlrabi? It’s kind of funky. I planted our kohlrabi seeds a few days ago and even though it’s one of the vegetables your only likely to find at a farmers market, you should give it a try. Especially if you have kids. Brief description: Kohlrabi is part of the cabbage family. It Read More >>
I planted a flat of Toy Bok Choy seeds last week. Have you ever tried bok choy before? We love to chop it up and add it to stir fry. My daughter likes the smaller variety of bok choy better better than the giant leave you typically find in the grocery stores so that’s why Read More >>
I started some spinach seeds last week in the greenhouse gutters and I am anxiously waiting for them to pop through the soil. I thin that’s the hardest part about gardening if you ask me. Waiting. Spinach is pretty easy to grow, and you can grown an incredible amount from just a tiny packet of seeds. I like the Monstrueux Read More >>
This year we planted 3 varieties of broccoli: Broccoli Di Cicco Romanesco Broccoli Raab Rapini Broccoli is a cool season vegetable and it is super hardy. I like to plant broccoli in both the early spring and again in the fall. Where to Plant Broccoli: Plant in full sun {though it will germinate in temperatures as low Read More >>
Last night I planted a few flats of zinnias and placed them under grow lights. I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve heard they are really easy to grow and since I’d like to expand my flower garden, I thought zinnias would add a pop of color. These are the varieties I’ll be growing this year: Envy – I LOVE Read More >>
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