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man holding a basket of cucumbers

Guide to Cucumber Types

Cucumbers come in many shapes and sizes. They are also used for many different things, including pickles, salads, relish, fresh eating, smoothies, water, and more! With all of these uses, how do you pick the right one? The answer is...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Mar 1, 2023  ·  3 min read  ·  10  ·  cucumber ,  gardening ,  living foods ,  pickles
Mar 1, 2023  ·  3 min read
Giant Pumpkin Swiss Contest Winner

How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin Guide

Growing award-winning giant pumpkins is a sport. Giant pumpkin growers are as dedicated to their growth as athletes are to their sports. It is a world of its own! The current pumpkin world record holder is Stefano Cutrupi from Italy....
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Feb 28, 2023  ·  9 min read  ·  5  ·  Giant Pumpkin ,  Grow Guide ,  Pumpkin
Feb 28, 2023  ·  9 min read
Pinto Beans with variations in color

Examples of Seed Variation - Natural vs Man-Made Materials

Is It Normal For Seeds to Vary in Color, Size, and Shape? The short answer is yes. Any given seed will have a regular shape, size, and color or pattern associated with it. However, seeds are a natural product that...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Feb 20, 2023  ·  4 min read  ·  0
Feb 20, 2023  ·  4 min read
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How To Plan A Garden

Originally Published Nov 24, 2021 Updated Feb 20, 2023 It's that time of year again, and I love planning a new garden! If you have grown a garden in the past, start by evaluating what went well and what you...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Feb 17, 2023  ·  7 min read  ·  14
Feb 17, 2023  ·  7 min read
Edible Chrysanthemum Greens on a Woven Mat

Growing and Cooking Chrysanthemum Greens (Shungiku)

I love chrysanthemums, don’t you? Did you know chrysanthemums represent joy and happiness, are edible, and are the birth flower for November? Usually, when people think of Chrysanthemums, they think of the popular fall flower. But the entire plant is...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Feb 14, 2023  ·  5 min read  ·  3
Feb 14, 2023  ·  5 min read
Grandpa Handing Granddaughter a tomato in the garden

Best Tomato Plants to Grow - Tomato Guide

Originally Published July 12, 2022 Updated February 7, 2023 Tomatoes come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. But which one is right for you? To answer that question, you will want to round up the answers to the following...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Feb 7, 2023  ·  7 min read  ·  4
Feb 7, 2023  ·  7 min read
Valentine’s Day Flowers - Love and Life

Valentine’s Day Flowers - Love and Life

What is Valentine's Day - The Legend of St. Valentine Valentine's Day is upon us. A day that many adore and dread. What exactly is Valentine's Day about? Why has it persuaded so many people to adorn their surroundings with...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Feb 5, 2023  ·  3 min read  ·  1
Feb 5, 2023  ·  3 min read
hanging basket full of flowers

14 Hanging Basket Flowers for Full and Cascading Blooms

Hanging flower baskets are one of the most popular ways to display blooms all season long. They can quickly add a flash of color around your home and patio or attract pollinators to the garden. Not only are hanging baskets...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Jan 31, 2023  ·  1 min read  ·  4
Jan 31, 2023  ·  1 min read
Holding a sunflower microgreen

What Do Microgreens Taste Like?

Many microgreens are edible at the microgreens stage of growth. This is the period of time after a vegetable has sprouted and developed its cotyledon and true leaves. Because microgreens are developed from the energy and nutrients stored in the...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Jan 30, 2023  ·  2 min read  ·  7
Jan 30, 2023  ·  2 min read
Popcorn spilling out of theater cup

How To Grow Your Own Popcorn

Popcorn is a beloved treat at our house. Have you ever tried growing, harvesting, and preserving your own? True Leaf Market has several popcorn varieties you could try. Lately we have been obsessed with the Rainbow Jewel Popcorn. It not...
Erica Groneman Erica Groneman
Jan 23, 2023  ·  2 min read  ·  5
Jan 23, 2023  ·  2 min read
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The Benefits of Wheatgrass for Pets!

Published July 18, 2017 Updated January 24, 2023 I have often caught my cat, Curie, coming in after a long day of cat stuff with blades of lawn grass stuck in her teeth and whiskers. Or, I have come into...
Jordan Freytag Jordan Freytag
Jan 23, 2023  ·  3 min read  ·  2  ·  barleygrass ,  living foods ,  nutrition ,  raw foods
Jan 23, 2023  ·  3 min read
bags of frozen vegetables

Guarantee Your Food Security

After closing out 2022, many people are wondering what will happen with the state of food prices throughout 2023. Unfortunately, there are still many questions and factors that will continue to play out this year. The stark rise in food...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Jan 16, 2023  ·  3 min read  ·  11
Jan 16, 2023  ·  3 min read
An array of fruits and vegetables

All-America-Selections (AAS) Awards

As you look at seed for the coming year you may notice some varieties are marked as being AAS award winners. But what does this mean? Who is the AAS and why should you value their selections? AAS stands for...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Jan 15, 2023  ·  2 min read  ·  0
Jan 15, 2023  ·  2 min read
Square Foot Garden

Square Foot Gardening

Designing A Garden For Beginners If you are just starting out, gardening can be kind of intimidating. What kind of tools to use? What to plant? How do you plant? There can be a lot of questions if you haven’t...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Jan 15, 2023  ·  3 min read  ·  8
Jan 15, 2023  ·  3 min read
flowers and vegetables sitting on a table outside

What Are The Best Flowers To Plant In Your Vegetable Garden?

Increase Fruit and Vegetable Production Did you know that planting flowers in your vegetable garden will help increase fruit and vegetable production? It’s true. Some flowers and vegetables have a symbiotic relationship. This means that they protect or encourage each...
Erica Groneman Erica Groneman
Jan 14, 2023  ·  4 min read  ·  27
Jan 14, 2023  ·  4 min read
plant and books on desk

Libraries - From Books to Seeds

You might have heard about seed banks, exchanges, or conventions. But have you heard of seed libraries? Seed libraries are stations set up for people to collect seeds for the coming growing seasons. Rather than hosting a one-time event for...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Jan 9, 2023  ·  2 min read  ·  5
Jan 9, 2023  ·  2 min read
Mosquito on a person

Plants Naturally Repel Mosquitoes

The bugs may be dormant for another couple of months, but they will soon return to activity in your yards and gardens. Now is the time to plan for a summer garden you can enjoy spending time in. Don’t let...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Jan 9, 2023  ·  1 min read  ·  6
Jan 9, 2023  ·  1 min read
sugar cookies with a natural flower topping

Edible Flowers

Sure, we are used to eating the plants we grow. But not everyone is used to eating the flowers. Many plants produce both edible vegetation and blossoms that are enjoyed in soups, salads, baked goods, and more. Just be sure...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Jan 8, 2023  ·  1 min read  ·  2
Jan 8, 2023  ·  1 min read
hanging flower baskets in a garden nursery

Best Trays and Containers - Flower and Garden Seed Starting

Figuring out the right growing requirements for every seed is tricky enough; picking the right container doesn’t have to make things harder. Find the perfect container for growing your favorite flowers and vegetables. We are going to dissect which containers...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Dec 29, 2022  ·  4 min read  ·  4
Dec 29, 2022  ·  4 min read
Indoor Seed Starts being transplanted

When Should You Start Your Seeds Indoors?

It's that time of year again! Time to start your seeds and prep your gardens. Does that mean you should be starting all of your seeds, though? Not really. Different seeds will require different amounts of time to reach...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Dec 22, 2022  ·  5 min read  ·  7
Dec 22, 2022  ·  5 min read
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