Category: Cool Climate Vegetables

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Bored of the Usual Greens? Try These 12 Vegetables This Spring!

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Cool Climate Vegetables, Gardening (general), Vegetables

Would you like to explore something new in this year's garden? Trying some of these ancient and unusual greens!

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Sowing Peas on St. Patrick’s Day

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Cool Climate Vegetables, Gardening (general), Vegetables

Did you know that throughout the United Kingdom and parts of the USA, it's considered lucky to sow peas on St. Patrick's Day? In temperate areas, the ground has thawed enough by March 17th that peas can be planted, and sowing early will ensure a bountiful spring/early summer harvest.

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Extend Your Growing Season into Winter with Cold Frames

by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Cool Climate Vegetables, Gardening (general)

You don't have to stop gardening just because winter is approaching. Learn how to keep growing food with cold frames!