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 […]
Author: Crazy For Gardening
Poinsettias are Too Pretty to Discard
During the Christmas holiday season, many people buy poinsettias. When you take down your decorations, do you throw away the poinsettias? Resist and try growing them inside.  If you can maintain the plants inside until summer, you can try growing them outside too. Don’t forget that poinsettias are from Mexico so they like heat. To […]
Harvesting and Storing Brussels Sprouts
If you recall from many months ago, I grew Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts. Anticipation is key with this vegetable because it gets a head start indoors, is transplanted in the Spring and for the most part is harvested in the Fall. I am still learning about this vegetable! Some varieties of this plant provide […]
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