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Types of Carrots
Typically when you go to the grocery store, you only see imperator carrots but there are four other types available to grow. Imperator: This type is typically longer as it can reach about 10 inches long. The carrot is tapered. An example is Cosmic Red. Danvers: This type is resistant to cracking and grows in […]
Trionfo Violetto Beans
I love this purple Italian bean called Trionfo Violetto which I purchased from Botanical Interests. I have to be honest I started growing it because it was different and a pretty plant.  It is a snap bean like the Blue Lake green bean, but the color is very different. The Trionfo flower is violet, the stems and […]
Blue Jays
While some folks don’t appreciate Blue Jays because they can be aggressive, the ones that hang out in our yard are mild compared to the Grackles and Starlings. Blue Jays are definitely beautiful! Appearance: The male and female look the same. Both have blue backs, wings and tails, white faces, gray bellies, and black rings […]