When to Harvest Lettuce

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Picking lettuce at the right time is almost an art. Of course you can enjoy the baby greens of leaf lettuce before the leaves have matured, but how do you know just when to pick mature lettuce before it becomes … Continue reading →

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Weeds in Your Garden

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Your garden may be your pride and joy, but the sight of weeds invading your precious garden space can definitely ruin your day. When weeds show up, they often come in full-force to relentlessly threaten your garden. Ignoring the weeds … Continue reading →

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Using Garden Thinnings

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If you have had to “thin out” seedlings from the garden to give stronger plants more room to grow, it can be a bit sad to just toss them out. Instead of wasting thinnings, there are a few things you … Continue reading →

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All about… Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts

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Those who say they hate Brussels Sprouts have probably never tried them fresh from the garden! Although these cabbage-like veggies seem to have a bad reputation, they are deliciously flavorful when properly prepared and are very healthy, too. They are … Continue reading →

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All about… Lemon Cucumber

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At first glance, it might be hard to believe that the Lemon Cucumber is actually a cucumber. But after a bite, you’ll know that there’s nothing sour about this cucumber! The rounded fruit of the Lemon Cucumber does resemble a … Continue reading →

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All about… Imperator Carrot

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Imperator carrots are slender and about 8-9” long. These tender, sweet carrots are very popular due to their great flavor, fine-grained flesh, and beautiful deep-orange color. Imperator does well in light soils.