Archive for the ‘Food Gardening’ Category

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  The Fish Pepper: How to grow this fascinating heirloom vegetable

  by Niki Jabbour

  The first time I ate a fish pepper, I fell in love. Fish peppers are medium-hot with a fiery bite that falls somewhere between a...

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  The best herbs to start from seed for garden beds and containers

  by Niki Jabbour

  The first seeds I ever started were herbs: basil, lemon balm, chamomile, and parsley. I was amazed at how easy it was to grow my...

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  A vegetable garden planner for a healthy and productive garden

  by Niki Jabbour

  For me, a detailed vegetable garden planner is essential to growing a productive and healthy vegetable garden. It keeps me on...

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  How to grow broccoli sprouts and microgreens: 6 methods for success

  by Jessica Walliser

  Sprouts and microgreens pack a nutritional punch and offer a delicious crunch to sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. Both are...

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  A winter greenhouse: A productive way to harvest vegetables all winter

  by Niki Jabbour

  In my vegetable garden, a winter greenhouse has become the heart of our cold season garden, providing us with homegrown...

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  How to harvest lemongrass for recipes and herbal tea

  by Tara Nolan

  I grow lemongrass in containers every year. When I give my raised bed talks, I usually tell the audience that I like to plant...