I've discovered that there are plenty of food plants that can be grown indoors during the cold half of the year, and few require any kind of special equipment.
Tag: lettuce
Light-Dependent Germination
Are you struggling with starting plants from seeds? Many require direct sunlight to shake them awake and tell them to get growing already.
Winter Greens: Grow Mache in Zone 9b
Mache grows in loose, low rosettes and is also known as: lamb’s lettuce, corn salad, field salad, nut salad, and Rapunzel. It’s a cool-weather crop and in zone 9b doesn’t need winter protection.
How To: Make Hanging Lettuce Planters
These DIY hanging lettuce balls are easy to put together, and are as delicious as they are decorative.
Low-Maintenance Food Plants for Novice (or Reluctant) Gardeners
Are you interested in growing your own food plants, but intimidated by the prospect of doing so? Here are some delicious, hard-to-kill plants for newbie gardeners to ease into.
New Year, New Opportunity to Create a Community Seed Bank
8 friends or neighbours investing approximately $10 each can grow 32 different plant varieties by sharing seeds. Community seed banks are the ideal way for people to share resources to jumpstart food security initiatives.
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