…lettuce. Though it isn’t as widely regarded as lettuce or the other aforementioned greens, it has been noted with affection, including from the long-departed American President Thomas Jefferson. In a…
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
…and radishes, can withstand some cold. Salad greens — arugula, chard, lettuce, endive, parsley — all work well into the winter. And, stuff from the onion family, such as leeks,…
Planting for Your Fall Harvest
…peas. How about leafy veggies such as collards, lettuce, kale, and chard. Or these cruciferous veggies that will do well and hold up when the colder months come, such as…
Gardening with Double Reach Rows
…maintain double reach rows to give you the best benefits of growing your own food at home. I’m Cathy Isom… Feature Image credit: Lettuce planted on a double-reach row/by CharlieOnTravel/Flickr…
First 2017 Crop Report has Little Lingering Drought Effects
…that really help stabilize the economy here.” The five most valuable crops for the area were leaf lettuce, strawberries, head lettuce, broccoli, and nursery. Those crops account for more than…
Source of Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Identified
The source of the contaminated romaine lettuce that was responsible for the latest E. coli outbreak has been identified and no longer poses a threat. Federal officials announced last week…
Foods to Grow on a Balcony
…containers or hanging baskets. Try all sorts of Lettuce varieties – which do not require a lot of space or soil. A grapevine just needs a bit of space on…
USDA Supports Local Foods in Schools through Farm to School Grants
…enables the harvest of lettuce and tilapia, which will be used in school meals at Oneida Nation High School. “From pre-K to high school, farm to school programs benefit everyone…
Agri View: Romaine Lettuce Waste
Everett Griner talks about the amount of Romaine Lettuce wasted unnecessarily in today’s Agri View. Workers harvest, and box, a field of Romaine lettuce in Salinas Valley, California. David Litman…
Celebrating National Veggie Burger Day
…130 calories per patty. You can grill them, fry them or bake them. You can also layer all your favorite toppings like onion, tomato, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mustard between…
Celebrating National Hamburger Day
…forget the trimmings. They are so many delicious ways you can customize your burger — add bacon, ketchup, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, mayo, and many other favorite fixings! I’m Cathy Isom……
Spring Veggies Perfect for Kids to Grow
…to unseasonably cold day or heavy rainstorm and won’t disappoint. Peas Lettuce Radishes Carrots Potatoes Green beans Cherry Tomatoes Cucumbers Strawberries & basil All of these are great first time…
Preparing for Autumn and Winter Gardening
…in the ground for wintertime plucking. This list includes vegetables similar to those in the early spring: such as spinach, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, and beets. Most of these vegetables,…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
…— $5.58 billion Almonds — $5.16 billion Cattle and Calves — $2.53 billion Lettuce — $1.96 billion Strawberries — $1.83 billion Pistachios — $1.5 billion Tomatoes — $1.33 billion Walnuts…