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Cubanelle Pepper
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
Jacki B.
Mar 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
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones -- What do the Zones Mean, and What Information Do They Leave Out?
The USDA plant zones are based solely on mean average low temperature. What is left out is very important. The average low temperature...
Catherine Wissner
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Extreme Weather and Trees
Graphic from LCMG PR Committee, Jan 2024 Saturday, January 13, 2024, the temperature registered minus 20 degrees…add wind and it’s...
Catherine Wissner
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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