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Leaf Lettuce – Almost Instant Gratification

by Billie Nicholson | Mar 22, 2016 | Gardening, leaf lettuce

Spring has really arrived, when the lettuce comes up, at least in my mind. Nothing tastes better after a long winter of eating “store bought” greens than home grown lettuce. You may not believe it, but lettuce is really easy to grow from seeds or small starter plants....

Growing Your Own Food All Year

by Paul Eident | Sep 5, 2014 | Gardening, leaf lettuce

As the summer season draws to a close, many gardeners wish for a longer growing season. Never fear, the answers are here. There are several things that the everyday gardener can do to extend the growing season for our gardens. As the weather cools, it is time to...

What Vegetables Grow in the Shade?

by Paul Eident | Apr 9, 2014 | Food Storage, Gardening, green onions, leaf lettuce, sugar snap peas, swiss chard

Some of our friends have complained that their yards were so shady that they doubted they could grow anything in a garden. In answer to their questions, here are some plants that can be grown in shade. Don’t give up on your yard either. Vegetables grown for their...