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Is it just me or does everyone and their brother start locking their doors around mid-summer because people are trying to sneak sacks of zucchini in peoples cars? I hear church parking lots are a prime spot for this sort of activity. Brief description: Zucchini is a summer squash. It provides awesome yields and can Read More >>
Photo Credit This will be my first year growing cumin and I’m pretty excited. I don’t know about you but I absolutely LOVE cooking with cumin. Yum Yum! Brief description: Cumin is an herb grown for the seeds. It adds a unique flavor to Indian and Mexican dishes. Where to Plant Cumin: Plant in full sun in containers, Read More >>
Do you grow your own sprouts? My online boyfriend Ryan from Botanical Interests Seed Company asked me if I had tried fenugreek sprouts before {I hadn’t} so I decided to give them a try. The verdict? Delicious! Have you tried them? Brief description: Fenugreek is a legume typically used as a spice. When sprouted it Read More >>
I don’t know about you, but I love poppy flowers and I just can’t get enough of them. This year I planted 3 varieties: Oriental Blend Lauren’s Grape Hungarian Blue Brief description: Poppy flowers are absolutely gorgeous. They are very heat and drought tolerant, so they require almost no care {yay!}. They are technically an annual, but have been Read More >>
If you are thinking about growing asparagus, early spring is the time to do it. I was at my local nursery yesterday and spotted asparagus crowns selling for $1.99 each. They are a little pricey up front, but asparagus season lasts 6- 8 weeks and a well maintained asparagus bed can last up to 20 years. Brief Read More >>
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