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What’s in Season This Month (April)

April 1, 2010
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NOTE: Since there is very little available fresh this time of year, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Arugula: Best in spring and fall (but can be [...]

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How Real Gardeners Can Save Money

March 13, 2010
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I’ve just finished reading an article in this month’s Organic Gardening, “Less is More: A beginning gardener’s ingenuity turns $75 into 6 months of fresh vegetables” about a gardener who grew tons of vegetables last season for less than $75. I thought to myself as I saw the headline “is this too good to be true?” [...]

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What’s in Season This Month (March)

March 1, 2010
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NOTE: Since there is very little available fresh this time of year, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Apples: August through October (cold storage until spring) Arugula: [...]

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What’s in Season This Month (February)

February 1, 2010

NOTE: Since there is very little available fresh this time of year, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Apples: August through October (cold storage until spring) Arugula: [...]

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About Chives

January 24, 2010
Chives in the garden

Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum Type: Perennial Mature Height: 10-12 inches Nutritional Information: Chives pack a major nutritional punch for a mere 30 calories per 100 grams. Low in fat and high in dietary fiber and protein, they contain high amounts of Vitamin C and carotene, and are a good source of calcium. They also contain [...]

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What’s in Season This Month (January)

January 1, 2010
seasonal, in season, produce, vegetables, january

NOTE: Since there is very little available fresh this time of year, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Apples: August through October (cold storage until spring) Arugula: [...]

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5 Things for New Gardeners to Know About Gardening in Colorado

December 10, 2009
gardening in colorado

1. Conserve water. All of that talk about Colorado being semi-arid will become very real to you as you start gardening. When growing vegetables, I find it is best to start as many plants as possible inside and transplant them outside (as seedlings) once they are hardened off (gradually exposed to the elements for about [...]

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What’s in Season This Month (December)

December 1, 2009
what is in season in december

NOTE: Since there is very little available fresh this time of year, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Apples: August through October (cold storage until spring) Arugula: [...]

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Biointensive Gardening: Spacing of Vegetables

November 9, 2009

When growing biointensively, you space your plants in a hexagonal pattern rather than the conventional row-system. To do this, you need to plant your garden in wide rows. This saves space, allowing you to grow more food in a smaller area. And it forms a protective “ceiling” over the soil. Once the plants reach a [...]

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What’s in Season This Month (November)

November 1, 2009
in season vegetables in november

NOTE: Because winter is fast-approaching, I have indicated when a particular vegetable or fruit is typically kept in cold storage for “fresh” use over the winter, or if it can be harvested using season-extension techniques such as a hoop house or mini-greenhouse. Apples: August through October (cold storage until spring) Arugula: Best in spring and fall (can [...]

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