The Dirt
How to Grow Baby Kale
The Ins and Outs of Growing Kale by Sandy Swegel Mixed baby kales are the current darlings of the produce section…and in my refrigerator are Lacinato Kale, Organic Lacinato Kale, and Organic Red Russian Kale. Several companies now sell thrice-washed baby kales that are ready to use in salads, stir-fries, soups or juices. As cute as […]
Straw Bales, Legos for Gardeners
Gardening Tips by Sandy Swegel Whenever I start to think about a new structure I need for the garden, straw bales are what first come to mind. Having a bunch of straw bales is like having an entire box of Legos….there’s not much you can’t build. I started thinking about a cold frame today because I […]
Mommies Who Garden
Different Ways to Garden by Sandy Swegel So we were hanging out at BBB Seed amid giant sacks of seeds waiting to be shipped all over the US this week talking about how many different kinds of people bought our seeds and how they all gardened in their own unique way. One definite trend we […]