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Fill Your Plate With… Rhubarb!
By Morgan Crawford, Current ASU Nutrition Student So, you’re wondering what rhubarb even tastes like, let alone what to do with it! I am…
Don’t Lose Sleep over the Nightshade Family of Plants
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern The Nightshade family of plants (Solanaceae) includes many fruits and vegetables that you may be familiar with, and…
What to Do in Your Garden this Month
[caption id="attachment_10647" align="alignright" width="300"] Make sure you prune the excess buds from your fruit tree for the healthiest fruit production (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] April is…
6 Tips for Getting Your Warm Weather Garden Growing
[caption id="attachment_10629" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these helpful tips to grow your own garden (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] Spring is here and it is time to get…
Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #8 “Why are tomatoes picked green in commercial production?” This is a great…
What Kids Can Learn from Gardening
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Gardening is a great way to get outdoor time with the whole family. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is a wealth of…
How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips to grow tomatoes in the Arizona desert. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] When it comes to home gardening, tomatoes are…
Gardener’s World Nursery is CLOSING
The Petterson family is sad to announce we will be closing Gardener’s World nursery. When, exactly is not yet known. Throughout May…
Lavender Thrives on Local Farm
[caption id="attachment_5493" align="alignright" width="242"] Lavender farm thrives in Heber, Arizona[/caption] It might seem strange to realize that agriculture includes growing flowers, but our lavender farm…
Are You Hungry for not Just Any Tomato?
[caption id="attachment_5374" align="alignright" width="300" caption="What's your favorite type of tomato? (image via Fill Your Plate)"][/caption] By Monica of Crooked Sky Farms The best thing about…
How to Grow Tomatoes in Arizona
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] State fruit – Tomato (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] It’s time to brush off your green thumb and dig onto the soil and…
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