…but their best asset is the wonderful, sweet scent. The most glamorous bulb for shade, tuberous Begonia produces gorgeous rose-like summer flowers in a wide range of shades. The Pineapple…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, pork & beans, strawberries, potato chips and fresh-squeezed lemonade with ice cream and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. The year-to-year direction of the…
How to Care and Plant a Sweet Treat, Sugar Cane
How to care and plant a sweet treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sugar Cane is the number one commercially harvested plant in the world. Growing in your…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
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Vegetable Plants that Outshine Others in Summer Heat
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An Ingenious Way to Maximize Your Potato Harvest
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Three Easy Methods for Growing Gourmet Potatoes
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U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…full access for American potatoes that was agreed to in various trade agreements. Groups including the National Potato Council (NPC) and Potatoes USA announced their appreciation for the decision. “This…
What Are the Best Pepper Varieties to Grow in the Garden
…and mild. If you’re going for the best sweet peppers, try Bell Boy, California Wonder, Sweet Banana, and Gypsy. Early Pimento is also a gardeners favorite because of their consistent…
Best Carrot Varieties to Grow in the Garden
…sweet and crispy. This heirloom carrot dates back to ancient times. If you can’t decide what color carrot you want to grow, then grow all of the colors! Kaleidoscope is…
Concerns Over Mexico’s Trade Policies Heightened
…U.S.-Mexico trade relationship. Market access for U.S. potatoes in Mexico has been a contentious issue for nearly two decades. Full access for U.S. fresh potatoes had been agreed upon. However,…
Things to Be Planted Now to Kick-Off Spring Gardening
…economical. Try pansies and violas for a sweet color splash. You can plant these in containers or in between emerging bulbs. The roots of most berry plants are most sensitive…
A Magical Night-Growing Plant with a Sweet Fragrance
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Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
…crops showed increases. Multiple types of lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and sweet potatoes all experienced various levels of growth in utilized production value. Plantings were also down in 2020, with…