Posts Tagged ‘vegetables’

5 Veggies that will help you stay healthy

February 5, 2013 |  by  |  Plants

Eat your vegetables

Mom was right. Eating your vegetables will keep you strong and healthy. See which ones you should be eating to help ward off illness. Pick them up at the grocery store now and plan to plant them in your garden later.

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Are grafted veggies the ‘it plant’ of 2013?

January 8, 2013 |  by  |  Plants

Recently interest in grafted vegetables has skyrocketed making us wonder if it’s expected to be the hottest gardening trend this year.  Read More

Lightlife video has farm made of veggies

September 27, 2012 |  by  |  Dig In

Lightlife, know for their vegetarian and vegan products, has produced a creative new video that shows a farm made from vegetables! Is this what a vegetarian world would look like? Read More

Grow lettuce in your cool-season garden

September 4, 2012 |  by  |  Plants

One of the easiest vegetables to grow, lettuce is a cool-weather crop that will keep you eating fresh homemade salads well into fall.  Read More

Veggies at the First Thanksgiving

November 18, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

We all know the story of that first Thanksgiving in Plymouth in 1621. Did you ever wonder what was really on the table? Here’s a look into the past to see what our Native American and Pilgrim ancestors were serving up. Read More

Healthy Dog Veggies

October 28, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

With so many people turning to organic dog foods made from whole foods, it’s not a bad time to think about making homemade food for your pooch. While a dog’s diet should center around meat, there are plenty of garden veggies that provide vitamins canines need or make a great snack! Read More

Broccoli vs. Cauliflower

October 5, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Broccoli and cauliflower are so similar in how they look and how they grow. Heck, they’re even often served together. So, it’s easy to see why people may think of cauliflower as a “white broccoli.” While they do have a lot in common with each other, they are two completely different vegetables.

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Very Large Vegetables

August 12, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

If you’re planning to enter some of your garden harvest in your State Fair, you better go big or go home! It’s no surprise that mammoth pumpkins, squash, watermelons and cabbage heads bring home the blue ribbons. Take a look at these record-setting vegetables for inspiration. Read More

E. coli and Produce

June 1, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

The recent outbreak of E. coli bacteria in Europe has already been linked to 16 deaths, causing a frightening situation for anyone who eats fresh produce daily. Here in the states, the risk of becoming ill from deadly cucumbers is slim to none, but you may be wondering, how does E. coli get into produce? Read More

Organic Produce Myths

May 23, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Many people are choosing to go organic in the grocery store and in their own gardens. While organic foods have their benefits, the general public has a tendency to believe some of the myths associated with organic foods, and they’re not all true. Read More