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Aphids on your Kale – Ewwww

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All About Handling Aphids by Sandy Swegel A gardener I know recently went out to his cold frame to harvest some beautiful kale he could see pushing against the top of the frame.  Instead of an ecstatic reaction of joy to this spring treat, he quickly retreated with a big “Ewww.”  His kale was absolutely coated […]

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Kale, Red Russian, Org

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Organic Red Russian Kale is a tender and colorful specialty for a salad mix, this medium-tall variety has blue green leaves that are finely cut and wavy with reddish-purple veins and stems. Use the baby leaves fresh for salads and the full sized leaves sauteed or steamed. The leaf color deepens with colder weather and makes a beautiful fall landscape planting. Kale was one of the most common green vegetables in Europe until the Middle Ages and was encouraged to be grown in the UK during World War II to supplement diets during food rationing.  This make a great winter microgreen and is beautiful when paired with Golden Beet microgreens.

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Kale, Red Russian

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Red Russian Kale is a very tender, mild and colorful specialty for a salad mix, this medium-tall variety has blue green leaves that are deeply lobed with reddish-purple veins and stems. Use the baby leaves fresh for salads and the full sized leaves sauteed or steamed. The leaf color deepens with colder weather and makes a beautiful fall landscape planting. Kale was one of the most common green vegetables in Europe until the Middle Ages and was encouraged to be grown in the UK during World War II to supplement diets during food rationing.  This makes a great winter micro green and is beautiful when paired with Golden Beet microgreens.

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Kale, Lacinato, Org

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The large leaves of this ancient Italian heirloom are meaty in texture and become even sweeter with the first frosts. Blue-green leaves make a striking addition to an edible landscape. Use the young leaves for salads and the mature leaves sautéed or steamed.  Kale was one of the most common green vegetables in Europe until the Middle Ages and was encouraged to be grown in the UK during World War II to supplement diets during food rationing.  This makes a great winter microgreen and is beautiful when paired with Golden Beet microgreens. 

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Kale, Lacinato

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The large leaves of this ancient Italian heirloom are meaty in texture and become even sweeter with the first frosts. Unusual blue-green leaves make a striking addition to an edible landscape. Use the young leaves for salads and the mature leaves sautéed or steamed.  Kale was one of the most common green vegetables in Europe until the Middle Ages and was encouraged to be grown in the UK during World War II to supplement diets during food rationing.  This make a great winter microgreen and is beautiful when paired with Golden Beet microgreens

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Cool Season Planting

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Cool Season Planting When mid-summer brings a bounty of produce from your garden and you are enjoying the fruits of your labor, it is time to start planting again.  The prime planting time for late-season harvests is late summer.  Success with fall vegetables requires proper timing.  In the spring gardeners wait to plant outside until […]

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CONTAINER GARDENING

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Growing a Garden in a Container   Planning ahead- Take a moment to look at the locations where you want to place your containers.  Consider such things as sunlight (strength and time) and wind.  If you have pots with sun/heat-loving plants, arrange them to shade your pots with those plants that need less sun and heat.  Tall […]

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Plant Your Cool Season Vegetables Now

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Know Which Crops to Plant and When by Heather Stone Mid- August to Mid- September is the prime time to start planning and planting your fall vegetable garden and your cool season vegetables. Even though it’s still hot outside, the nights are getting cooler and the days shorter. Now is the time to get those […]