…watered daily. Plus, they provide vibrant colors—purples, greens, reds—and various shapes to enjoy. Green, spring onions and chives also grow well in a hanging basket right next to a basket…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…stop. This includes protein, branch chain amino acids, pre workout, greens powders, and all the other stuff filling the shelves of GNC and health food stores. Sure, they can be…
Week in Review: Updates to Leafy Greens Testing Procedure, Free Mediation Available for Producers
FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in the area and will continue until the end of harvest in November. The California Agricultural Mediation Program…
Growing a Smoothie Garden from Likable Vegetables
…and unlikely to be able to grow a raspberry bush. However, go wild on the greens and herbs. If you have the space for a few containers on a patio,…
FDA Adjusts Lettuce Sampling Protocols for the Salinas Valley
…protocols. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York said the changes are welcome news for the industry. One particularly important change is the prenotification of testing that is…
Tasty, Leafy Green That’s as Fun to Grow as it is to Eat
…as Deep Red Orach, Lime Green, Magenta Magic, and Triple Purple to name a few. Planting Orach in the summer is great because the gorgeous leafy greens are prone to…
Versatile, Unique Leafy Green that Stands Out in the Crowd
The versatile and unique leafy green that stands out in the crowd. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Molokhia Farm Pinterest Molokhia Harvest Pinterest Molokhia Cooked Pinterest Leafy…
Week in Review: HLB Quarantine Expands & New Preharvest Testing for Leafy Greens
Northern San Diego County has been placed under quarantine by the California Department of Food and Agriculture after the discovery of Huanglongbing in the area. The California Leafy Greens Marketing…
LGMA to Implement Risk-Based Preharvest Testing Requirement
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) Board recently adopted preharvest testing requirements for members. Testing protocols will be determined based on the risk of potential exposure to contamination. The…
Best Companion Plants When Planting Broccoli in the Garden
…you have struggled with flea beetles in the past, grow a crop of radish, pak choi or Chinese mustard greens early in the growing season. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…
Delicious and Nutritious Leafy Greens to Grow in the Home Garden
Some of most delicious and nutritious leafy greens to grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafy greens bring so much flavor to your table, why…
Herb Varieties to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…daily diet. Dandelion greens are safe for most herbivore pets, including rabbits, degus, guinea pigs, and several other species. Some herbivores like to eat the flowers as well, but try…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…needs. Most herbivore friends can eat lettuce. The dark, leafy lettuces such as Romain types are best for most pets. Although few pets enjoy crunching on celery stalks, many of…
New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new strategy guideline for addressing foodborne illness. Similar to what was done to address E. coli outbreaks related to leafy…