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When buying seeds, how do you know which you can plant in the ground NOW versus those that need to wait until mid-May? Look at the back of the seed packet! Cool-weather instructions usually say something like: “Plant in early spring, as soon as the ground can be worked.”

When buying seeds, how do you know which you can plant in the ground NOW versus those that need to wait until mid-May?  Look at the back of the seed packet!  Cool-weather instructions usually say something like: “Plant in early spring, as soon as the ground can be worked.”
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Today I harvested cilantro & spinach from my garden! Plan ahead, and you too can have an early harvest. These were planted last fall, along with kale and arugula, and survived UNPROTECTED during the winter. A few plants died, but those that survived have now perked up!

Today I harvested cilantro & spinach from my garden!  Plan ahead, and you too can have an early harvest. These were planted last fall, along with kale and arugula, and survived UNPROTECTED during the winter. A few plants died, but those that survived have now perked up!
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Did you know you can build a raised bed garden without building a frame around it? Create a border flush with the ground & mound the soil within the border. It gives you more surface area to plant & is unobtrusive. Perfect for gardeners who only have sun in front of their abode.

Did you know you can build a raised bed garden without building a frame around it? Create a border flush with the ground & mound the soil within the border. It gives you more surface area to plant & is unobtrusive. Perfect for gardeners who only have sun in front of their abode.
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Use edible flowers to beautify your spring cakes, salads and other goodies! These pansies, violas, & violets all fall into the edible category. You’ll want to make sure they haven’t been sprayed/treated with anything that should not be consumed, so check with your garden shop!

Use edible flowers to beautify your spring cakes, salads and other goodies! These pansies, violas, & violets all fall into the edible category.  You’ll want to make sure they haven’t been sprayed/treated with anything that should not be consumed, so check with your garden shop!
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Delaware Gardeners: You can start planting your frost-sensitive seedlings, like tomatoes & peppers, as early as Mother’s Day weekend! DE average date of last frost is approximately April 20th, and you want to aim to plant about two weeks AFTER that.

Delaware Gardeners: You can start planting your frost-sensitive seedlings, like tomatoes & peppers, as early as Mother’s Day weekend! DE average date of last frost is approximately April 20th, and you want to aim to plant about two weeks AFTER that.
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Happy Mother’s Day! A favorite treat, these French breakfast radishes were planted March 30th & harvested today. How did I know they would be ready? The seed packet says 4 wks, but that number is more accurate for May planting. I added two weeks for earlier planting.

Happy Mother’s Day! A favorite treat, these French breakfast radishes were planted March 30th & harvested today. How did I know they would be ready?  The seed packet says 4 wks, but that number is more accurate for May planting. I added two weeks for earlier planting.
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Would you believe that this is ONE spinach leaf on this 11" plate, and it's still tender? It's from over-wintered plants. In contrast, spinach planted at the end of March has much smaller leaves. When spinach starts to bolt (2nd photo), harvest leaves asap & plant something else!

Would you believe that this is ONE spinach leaf on this 11" plate, and it's still tender? It's from over-wintered plants. In contrast, spinach planted at the end of March has much smaller leaves. When spinach starts to bolt (2nd photo), harvest leaves asap & plant something else!
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High price of groceries got you down? I saved about $40 this week because of my garden. Now is a good time to plant seeds for beans, cucumbers, squash, corn & okra. Most seeds you buy this year will still be good next year & beyond if you store them in a cool, dry place.

High price of groceries got you down? I saved about $40 this week because of my garden. Now is a good time to plant seeds for beans, cucumbers, squash, corn & okra.  Most seeds you buy this year will still be good next year & beyond if you store them in a cool, dry place.
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Are your cilantro or arugula plants bolting (growing tall & producing flowers)? If so, harvest and use the leaves, but consider allowing a couple of plants to form fruit. Why? They will eventually reseed themselves, and you'll have a new crop without having to buy more seeds!

Are your cilantro or arugula plants bolting (growing tall & producing flowers)?  If so, harvest and use the leaves, but consider allowing a couple of plants to form fruit.  Why? They will eventually reseed themselves, and you'll have a new crop without having to buy more seeds!
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If you’re harvesting your March/early April planted leafy greens like spinach, lettuce & chard, watch out for jimson weed (AKA loco weed). It’s toxic, but luckily is easily recognized by its spiky-looking leaves. Remove it before you harvest, to avoid accidental ingestion.

If you’re harvesting your March/early April planted leafy greens like spinach, lettuce & chard, watch out for jimson weed (AKA loco weed). It’s toxic, but luckily is easily recognized by its spiky-looking leaves. Remove it before you harvest, to avoid accidental ingestion.
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Growing potatoes is SO much fun! When plants flower, the potatoes are “new” potato size. For full-sized potatoes, wait to dig them until the vines die back. In the meantime, watch for tubers peeking out of the ground, & cover them with soil so they don't turn green (= toxic).

Growing potatoes is SO much fun! When plants flower, the potatoes are “new” potato size. For full-sized potatoes, wait to dig them until the vines die back. In the meantime, watch for tubers peeking out of the ground, & cover them with soil so they don't turn green (= toxic).
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"If we want this country to be safe, then we have to feed people." - Secretary Tom Vilsack HFHK agrees! We create mini-farms through #schoolgardens 40 & counting! Amazing panel!#veggiecatethefirststate C.D. Glin Nate Mook Morgan Ortagus Liz Schrayer #gif2022 #whatsitworth

"If we want this country to be safe, then we have to feed people." - <a href="/SecVilsack/">Secretary Tom Vilsack</a> HFHK agrees! We create mini-farms through #schoolgardens 40 &amp; counting! Amazing panel!#veggiecatethefirststate <a href="/cdglin/">C.D. Glin</a> <a href="/natemook/">Nate Mook</a> <a href="/MorganOrtagus/">Morgan Ortagus</a> <a href="/LizSchrayer/">Liz Schrayer</a> #gif2022 #whatsitworth
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Signing off from my Sunday garden observations & advice posts, because I officially retire from HFHK on 6/30. I'm leaving HFHK in good hands, and leaving you with a photo of some of my favorite edible flowers, marigolds. HFHK Founder Thianda Manzara, PhD,

Signing off from my Sunday garden observations &amp; advice posts, because I officially retire from HFHK on 6/30. I'm leaving HFHK in good hands, and leaving you with a photo of some of my favorite edible flowers, marigolds. HFHK Founder Thianda Manzara, PhD,
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Launching 9/21! Bring the April 2022 Growing School Gardens Summit home with our 6 month webinar series, featuring presentations from the Summit. Learn more and register at sgsonetwork.org/webinars/ Generously funded by Sprouts #growingschoolgardens #schoolgardens

Launching 9/21! 

Bring the April 2022 Growing School Gardens Summit home with our 6 month webinar series, featuring presentations from the Summit.

Learn more and register at sgsonetwork.org/webinars/

Generously funded by <a href="/sproutsfm/">Sprouts</a> 
#growingschoolgardens #schoolgardens