Shell and Dried Bean Seed Ideas

Seed Ideas for Shell and Dried Beans

I grouped shell and dried beans together because at this stage you can’t eat the pods. However, some of the following bean plants can also be used as snap beans if picked young. Most of these choices are from Rare Seeds and a few from MIgardener. Seed Ideas: There are quite a few choices for […]

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 […]