The Dirt
February Plant of the Month – Beets
Plant of the Month February 2017 Common Name: Detroit Dark Red Beet Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris var. crassa Native Range: Europe & Asia Hardiness Zone: 2-7. For zones 8-11 grow as a fall crop Days to Maturity: 55-65 General Description: The Detroit Dark Red Beet is the most popular all-purpose red beet. It is globe-shaped, […]
Wildflower Forecasts 2017
Wildflower Seeds by Sandy Swegel It’s looking good this year. Most of us are still languishing in winter, looking for signs of crocus sprouting or swelling buds on trees, but the deserts of the US are ramping up for their big annual show. When wildflower lovers need a dose of Spring, they don’t go to […]
Eat More Pie
by Sandy Swegel Now that’s the kind of advice I like to hear from a scientific study. Yesterday someone served me some organic “wild” blueberries (Woodstock brand, frozen) and I was immediately smitten with the intensely delicious flavor of these half-size berries. I’ve been eating more blueberries lately for health reasons…good antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, protective against […]