“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck
Read MoreCheck out our Recipe of the season, Broccoli Cheese Soup! This recipe is from our own Farmer Jaisen, sharing this recipe from his grandmother.
Read MoreWinter is the time for crops in the brassica family: Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts. It's a bit late to start these cold-hardy crops from seed, but you can find some good looking plants from your local nursery and transplant into your garden. Brassicas love growing next to garlic and onion, as they serve as a barrier against critters!
Read MoreThe ladybug's physical appearance shifts significantly throughout their life cycle. Check out what they look like at each stage so as to not harm this incredibly beneficial creature. A ladybug is known to eat 5,000 aphids in its lifetime! For optimum benefit, purchase ladybugs from your local nursery, and be sure to release the same day at sunset to they can get some rest before their big breakfast buffet!
Read MoreSometimes the desire to control our garden environment leads us astray from the reality that we are really just trying to recreate nature. Just as a farmer does not tend the forest, natural cycles are always at work to create balance, which will happen in the garden without our help.
Read MoreHappy fall everyone!! Here is our October newsletter with upcoming events and tips for your autumn garden!
Read MoreThis guide can help you explore the tradition of cold soup-making to beat the summer heat. Simple, healthful, cooling soups can be prepared from now until the return of brisk weather late in the year.
Read MoreThink of all the spice mixes, sauce packets, and tea blends you can make now and use all year. Herbs can also help you maximize your other crops' potential.
Read MoreDiscover more about the Trending Table from this chart.
Read MoreIn this series, we offer seasonal salad ingredient suggestions to help you eat enough fruits and vegetables all year long.
Read MoreA major new study shows eating up to ten servings of fruit and vegetables each day (that’s 800 grams, or about 28 ounces) can significantly increase the chances of longevity. This doubles the previously recommended five-a-day rule. In this series, we offer suggestions for upping your fruit and veggie intake every season of the year.
Read MoreSipping on homemade soup can fill you up and keep you hydrated when the temperature hits triple digits.
Turmeric is a top trending spice in 2016, People Magazine reports. This orange root crop, which is closely related to ginger, is not typically grown in southern Nevada.
Read MoreIt's time to let go of the lettuce and embrace these late spring salad ingredients
So, maybe you're in the mood for a salad now that the weather has heated up, but all of the lettuce outside has turned bitter, gone to seed, or been scorched. There's not a tender leafy green in sight. When this happens, you can go shop around for a head of lettuce, or you can start with what you do have.
Read Moret's hard to believe, but fall planting time is just around the corner. Starting the planning process now will help you achieve a great cool-season garden. The first step is choosing your crops.
Read MoreNeed an intro to crops that thrive in southern Nevada's warmest season? Our visual plant menu is here to help. Use it to make your own garden wish list!
Read MoreYou've hauled your harvest to the kitchen... What’s next?
Read MoreFollow these steps to cool season success.
Take a mental photograph of your garden during this coldest time of year. What is growing now? How does the garden compare to itself in other seasons? Try to recall how it was in fall, summer, and spring. When did the garden perform best?
Read MoreA recent article in the RJ highlighted the rise of agricultural tourism. You don’t have to travel far to find a pumpkin patch, hay ride, or freshly harvested food-- here are some Nevada farms, vegetable gardens, and agricultural events.
Read MoreSome crops produce an overwhelming harvest all at once, or a prolonged harvest.
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