For the Freshest Vegetables BEANS If you plant in mid- to late spring, beans continue to set through most of the summer if you keep picking them. For best flavor, pick them when they are thinner than a pencil. — Tip: For variety, harvest some immature, or baby, beans and add them to salads. They have a slightly different flavor when they’re young. BROCCOLI Don’t wait for the broccoli in your garden to get as big as the ones...
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Growing on the High Plains SKIP MANCINI PRODUCER AND HOST OF HIGH PLAINS HISTORY AND GROWING ON THE HIGH PLAINS I just came in from the bean rows with my giant colander filled with bounty. I’ve already put up six pints of snap beans and given away twice as many. I’ve served green beans at several meals and still have three bags full in the refrigerator, patiently awaiting their trip to a final destination in my freezer. This was the third...
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Squash Not Producing? Where’s the squash? I have been getting many questions about squash not developing. They just turn yellow and fall off. The primary cause of this is lack of pollination. All cucurbits (squash, zucchini, cucumbers, and melons) have male and female flowers. The male flower is just on the end of a thin stem. The female flower has a small version of the fruit just under it. Pollen must get from the male flower to the...
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Keep cool in the hot sun and be safe Being safe and staying healthy are important. We’ve complied some very handy tips courtesy of the CDC. HEALTH & WELL-BEING Gardening can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get physical activity, beautify the community, and grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. If you are a beginner or expert gardener, health and safety should always be a priority. Below are some...
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Water TipsThese ideas will help you find water-wise techniques for growing a beautiful landscape. Article courtesy of Midwest living 01Use landscape fabric Weeds zap valuable soil moisture from your plants. One of the best chemical-free ways to control weeds is with a layer of landscape fabric under your mulch. It’s air- and water-permeable and easy to plant into–just use scissors or pruners to cut an X, pull back the fabric, and...
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Choose the right variety for your garden! Botanical Interests’ seed packets help you make decisions with information at your fingertips. When shopping, you’re probably thinking about your garden space. The front of our packets answer the basic questions right away, including sun exposure, growing season, bloom periods, and days to harvest. We also tell you briefly, why we love this variety and think you will, too. The back of the...
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