Swiss Chard Seed Ideas

Seed Ideas for Swiss Chard

I’ve been growing Bright Lights seed blend from Botanical Interests which I noticed they don’t carry this specific blend anymore. There are other blends available that are worth taking a look at for your colorful garden. . . Celebration – has red, magenta, orange, pink, yellow and white stems Five Color Silverbeet – this blend […]

Veggie Families

The Goosefoot Family

I’m not sure which sounds stranger saying the technical name of this family which is Chenopodiaceae or its nickname which is the Goosefoot.  If inquiring minds want to know why it is called goosefoot , folks say that many of the leaves in this family look like goose feet.  While I don’t think I would […]

General Gardening Other Gardens

Vegetable and Fruit Gardens at Phipps

I recently went to Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh and checked out their gardens of veggies and fruit.  First of all, take a look at the large grape arbor above.  It’s very impressive!  I’m hoping it inspires us to start growing grapes next Spring.  Since grapes are perennials, I need to figure out where their forever […]