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Can Dogs Eat Purple Potatoes? A Guide to Serving This Colorful Vegetable Safely Purple potatoes are becoming more popular at farmers markets and grocery stores, adding a pop of color to an otherwise ordinary tuber. Their vibrant hue comes from antioxidants called anthocyanins—the same compounds that give blueberries and blackberries their rich color. But are … Read more
Up-potting, sometimes called “potting up,” is the simple act of moving your seedlings into a slightly larger container. But don’t let its simplicity fool you, this one step can make a major impact on the health and productivity of your garden. Whether you’re growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers, knowing when to up-pot and how to … Read more
Showy Evening Primrose is a true gem of North American wildflowers. These resilient blossoms are as tough as they are beautiful, flourishing, and expanding with minimal human intervention. But how can you cultivate this botanical wonder in your own garden? Its simpler than you might think. In this blog post, well walk you through the … Read more
Romaine lettuce is a classic salad green loved for its crunchy texture and versatility If you’re interested in growing your own, you may be wondering – how long does it take to grow romaine lettuce? The timeline from seed to harvest is influenced by several factors, but generally takes 70-85 days. By understanding the growing … Read more
Harvesting potatoes is easily one of the most fun garden tasks! Big, bushy green plants on top of the soil hide incredible riches beneath. But the exact thing that makes harvesting so fun—the glorious surprise of your bounty—also makes it a little tricky to know exactly when to dig up those delicious tubers. We’re going … Read more
Poppies are beloved garden flowers that provide a splash of vibrant color in spring and summer. After the delicate petals fade away, the ovary of the poppy flower transforms into an decorative seed pod. Inside this unique capsule, hundreds of tiny black poppy seeds are developing. These edible seeds can be harvested and used for … Read more
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that is beloved around the world for its nutritional benefits and versatility in the kitchen. With its vibrant green color, unique leaf shapes, and importance as a crop, the spinach plant is also visually striking and has been the subject of countless pictures throughout history. In this comprehensive guide … Read more
If you’re like me, you love blackberry everything – jam, cobbler, pie, glaze, you name it. But good, fresh blackberries have a short season and, if you’re buying responsibly (that is, from a reputable local farmer), they can be expensive. This expense is for good reason: while blackberries are one of the easier fruits to … Read more
I love Greek salads, but I’ve ruined a few by tossing in cucumbers with tough skins and big, chewy seeds. Fortunately, making a tender Greek salad instead — with fresh, homegrown cucumbers — is simple. Now, I just include a few English long cucumbers in my garden each year. I love Greek salads, but I’ve … Read more
Sunflowers are one of the most beloved flowers with their bright, cheery yellow petals and tall, stately stems. When they’re in full bloom, fields of sunflowers are a stunning sight But when exactly is sunflower season? Here’s a guide to when and where you can find sunflowers in their prime across the United States When … Read more