“August is the month when harvest begins in many parts of the world, including here in the Southwest. You may have been harvesting vegetables and fruit from your garden for the last few months, but August is the time when there begins to be a bona fide bounty, maybe even […]
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Peanuts are Easy to Grow
Peanuts are surprisingly easy to grow if you live in an area that is relatively dry, and, depending on variety, at least 90 days without frost. We are talking the warmer USDA growing zones, meaning 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Peanuts need at least 90 frost free days, so […]
Arugula – Easy to Grow Cool Season Vegetable
Arugula is also called “rocket” and it has rocketed into popularity in recent years as American palates demand more than plain iceberg lettuce in their salads, and even on their sandwiches. More about arugula nutrition. Tried arugula but didn’t like it? Too hot? In flavor arugula can be very mild […]


