by Tracy Bogard | Mar 15, 2023 | Food, Information
The Science of Picky Eaters The Science of Picky Eaters –Kate Shadock, SEMG 2018 Every family has one, the child who turns their nose up at ice cream, cake, and cookies. Instead they want broccoli and brussel sprouts any way they can have them, raw, sautéed,...
by Tracy Bogard | Mar 15, 2023 | Information, Tips & Ideas
What Is Sustainable Gardening? What is Sustainable Gardening? Home gardeners can be an important part of the solution to climate change by using sustainable practices. Sustainable practices and landscape techniques can slow further warming by reducing carbon...
by Tracy Bogard | Mar 15, 2023 | Information, Tips & Ideas
March Garden Checklist 2023 March Garden Checklist Plant bare root fruit trees Plant bare root roses – bigger selection now. Best to be in ground one month before final frost (15 March) Harden off seedlings before planting outside Plant cool weather vegetables in the...
by Tracy Bogard | Feb 10, 2023 | Information
Over The Garden Wall: Diet for a Hotter Climate – Five Plants That Could Help Feed the World Over the course of human history, scientists believe that humans have cultivated more than 6,000 different plant species. But over time, farmers gravitated toward...
by Tracy Bogard | Feb 10, 2023 | Information, Tips & Ideas
February Garden Checklist 2023 February Garden Checklist Check garden centers for sales on pots, spring bulbs, tools and garden soil – too early for plants Direct sow radishes, carrots and beets Start seeds indoors for tomatoes, peppers, herbs – Sow some extra for the...
by Tracy Bogard | Jan 17, 2023 | Information
Does Gardening Count as Exercise? Does Gardening Count as Exercise? According to the Second Edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans at health.gov, adults need 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intense aerobic activity each week. They also need...