Lacinato kale is my favorite type of kale to grow. The plants form beautiful rosettes of blue-green...
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Vegetable crops
Growing romaine lettuce: A guide from seed to harvest
While there are many different types of lettuce to grow in the garden or in a patio pot, romaine is...
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Armenian cucumber: A productive, heat-tolerant crop for the food garden
The Armenian cucumber is the one of the most popular vegetables in my garden, but it’s not actually...
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How to grow quinoa in a vegetable garden
Quinoa is a cool season crop grown for its tiny, protein-packed seeds. It’s also a beautiful vegetable,...
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Zucchini companion plants for the vegetable garden
Companion planting has been around for generations, but most of the plant partnerships recommended...
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New Zealand spinach: Growing this leafy green that’s not really spinach
I first planted New Zealand spinach in one of my raised beds a few years ago and I’ve never...
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