Borage, Ginger and Geraniums Make A Garden Great

Have you grown Borage? The Spice It Up segment will tell you how to use it. Growing ginger is easy in vegetable heroes, Modern garden styles in Design Elements old fashioned Geraniums in the Talking Flower segment.SPICE IT UPBorage: Borago officinalisSummer’s over but some plants keep going to mid-winter. Regarded as a herb, this next plant is not available in the herb and...

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Enjoy Cabbage for Breakfast

Have you ever considered having cabbage for breakfast?  It is probably not on your list of favorite breakfast foods. However, cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be easily included in any diet.  Available at the grocery store and farmers’ markets year-round, don’t be afraid to add this tasty and inexpensive food to any meal including breakfast!Cabbage is a...

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Cucumber Family, Possums, Federation Gardens and Hypericum

We’re focusing on fungal diseases that lurk in the veggie patch in Plant Doctor, are there solutions for deterring possums in vegetable heroes, a new series on garden styles in Design Elements and today is what makes the Federation style and what is Hypericum in the Talking Flower segment.PLANT DOCTORFungal Problems of Cucurbits: Cucumbers, Zucchini, Squash, Pumpkin, Watermelons...

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How to Start a School Garden

A school garden is a great way to engage students in nutrition, science, math, reading, social studies, and physical education, while teaching social skills and responsibility.  When most people think of a school garden, they may envision something like a small farm on the school property that has fruit trees, a large garden plot, and students working in the garden to...

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Spring Physical Activities for Kids

It’s important for youth to engage in at least 1 hour of physical activity per day. Here are some ideas to get moving.Field DayField Day is a popular day of activities at school. Have a field day of your own at home! Create one in your backyard, park or community center. Here are some games to play -Jump rope3-Legged RaceHula Hoop ContestSack race (Use a pillow case if you...

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Adding Cabbage to Your Meals

  Cabbage has a simple taste, but it can still add some life to your meals! Packed with vitamins and available in white, green, and red color varieties, cabbage is a great veggie to have in a healthy diet. Cabbage is not very expensive and you get a nice bang for your buck - one head of cabbage can easily make two meals! Need some ideas on how to eat cabbage? Check...

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