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Mini Bell Mix Pepper (A/K/A Lunchbox Peppers or Capsicum annuum)
This easy to grow mini bell pepper is tasty and a beautiful addition to your Laramie County garden!
Jacki B.
Feb 191 min read


Cocozelle Summer Squash
Cocozelle Summer Squash, from Thresh Seed Company This zucchini is an heirloom that dates to the 1880’s from Italy. Its fruit is dark green with lighter green stripes. As with other zucchini, picking them while they are young will get you the best flavor, but as we all know, check them daily…or even twice daily… as they will grow faster than you expect! Unlike other zucchini types, however, this type grows as a compact bush, and the instructions advise you can plant 3 to a hi
Jacki B.
Feb 111 min read


Colorado Red Star Artichoke
This artichoke is a great choice for growing early in the spring.
Jacki B.
Feb 21 min read


New Growing Zone Series
This is a new series about plants that will grow in our Southeast Wyoming growing season!
Jacki B.
Jan 261 min read


Seed Starting: Setting the Stage for Success
Setting up a seed starting space is simple and rewarding. This article identifies how you can set your growing stage for success.
Suzanne Sauls
Mar 20, 20255 min read


Seed Starting: Growing Days
Understanding a seed packet's "Growing Days" will enhance your gardening success. Learn a better calculation to begin your seeds today.
Suzanne Sauls
Mar 6, 20256 min read


Let's Get Growing! Pop-Up Workshops
The LCMG will host a Pop-Up Workshop on March 1, 2025, titled "Let's Get Growing! Part 1". Topics help you prepare your space for growing.
Catherine Wissner
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Rotate Your Garden Crops!
Practicing crop rotation is another way to help our garden. The author describes several popular options and provides resources to help.
Cori Hastings
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Colorful Salads, Desserts, and Baked Goods with Edible Flowers
There are a number of edible flowers that make wonderful additions to salads, baked goods, vinegars, syrups, etc.
Catherine Wissner
Sep 27, 20242 min read


Be a Hunger Hero
Last week marked the official start of spring, and as the days grow longer, our thoughts naturally turn to our gardens. From selecting...
Suzanne Sauls
Mar 28, 20244 min read
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