Arugula Seed Ideas

Seed Ideas for Arugula

There are more choices for Arugula than you would think! Don’t forget that arugula is a great candidate for your spring and fall garden and for hydroponics. Seed Ideas: Botanical Interests has some nice choices: High Mowing Seeds has some additional choices such as: The next two ideas come from Rare Seeds: While Renee’s Garden […]

Artichoke Seed Ideas

Seed Ideas for Artichokes

If you live in a warmer climate, you can grow artichokes as perennials.  In Pittsburgh, PA, artichokes are typically grown as annuals. Since I like to get the biggest bang for my buck, I look at the number of buds and their size.  As color may be important, you have the choice of green or […]

Shallot Varieties

French Grey Shallots

I am growing French Grey Shallots for the first time this year. Features: 1) This variety can withstand heavy freezes. 2) Each French Grey Shallot bulb will produce between 6 and 12 shallots. I will let you know how many I get! 3) This shallot has a hard shell around a purple bulb. 4) French […]