Realize savings on food costs with these practices
— May 22, 2023As food is necessary for everyone, it is an important expense in your regular budget. Some ways to minimize your food expenses may be to keep a list of necessary groceries and stick…
Tag: Vegetable gardens
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The weather is right to get busy in the garden
— May 12, 2023As the weather warms, satisfy the garden itch by preparing the ground for planting, creating a garden plan, and planting a crop of cool-season vegetables on Mother’s Day weekend….
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Stretch out the growing season with fall planted salad greens
— September 23, 2022When people think of fall, harvesting salad greens rarely comes to mind; however, late summer is a terrific time for gardeners to begin planting lettuce, arugula, endive, or other leafy…
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Help food pantries by safely donating fresh produce
— July 5, 2022When home gardens are bursting with an overabundance of fresh produce, growers start looking for ways to share their bounty. Backyard gardeners can help feed their community by donating…
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Try growing potatoes this spring
— March 20, 2022It’s almost gardening time. My family’s garden starts on April 1 with the planting of potatoes and onions. Here I will describe the procedure for successful potato production. If…
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Time to get planning your vegetable garden
— March 7, 2023It’s that time of year again — time to start planning for the vegetable gardening season. The explosion of enticing seed catalogs hitting my mailbox these days has started to…
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Pickling a great way to preserve abundance of homegrown produce
— August 18, 2022Sour, sweet, bread and butter, Kosher dills, spears, chips, or slices on a sandwich, or as a snack or side dish – pickles are everywhere. For home gardeners with an abundance of cucumbers…
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Encourage your kids, grandkids to get in the garden
— April 10, 2022Cultivating a love and knowledge of gardening in youth can be a rewarding experience for all. A garden offers a place to learn, play, and grow through hands-on experience in the freedom…
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