The LCMG Blog

Beans are easy to grow and don't take a lot of fuss...plus, these look really fancy on a plate!

Image borrowed from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds The Cubanell pepper is best known for its inclusion in cuisine from Cuba, Puerto Rican and the Dominican Republic. It’s a long, not straight, pepper that is sweet and tender. We often see it as a green or greenish-yellow pepper, but can be found in other bright colors. Best of all, it matures in about 65 days after transplanting! I procured the seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds , and they should be started indoors up to 12 we

This easy to grow mini bell pepper is tasty and a beautiful addition to your Laramie County garden!

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

This artichoke is a great choice for growing early in the spring.

The USDA plant zones are based solely on mean average low temperature.  What is left out is very important.  The average low temperature...