A Three Sisters Garden is the historical practice of planting corn, pole beans and squash together. These three plants grown together complement each other and are a great use of space. It is said to be a perfectly balanced harvest that makes the most of the growing space. The corn plants are a living support…
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How To Grow Kale
Kale is a cool weather crop that can be started early in the season. The cooler weather of spring and fall enhances the sweet nuttiness of the leaves. It is a member of the brassica family like cauliflower, kohlrabi, cabbage, brussels sprouts and broccoli. Kale is cold tolerant to -6C. It comes in various colours…
How To Grow Broccoli
Broccoli is another cool weather crop that you can grow at home. It is a Cole crop and part of the Brassica family along with Brussels Sprouts, kale and cabbage. Starting Seeds Early In the Season Broccoli can take a long time to grow, some take 85 – 100 days to harvest, so it is…
How To Grow English Cucumbers
English Cucumbers are a warm weather crop that is easy to grow. They are a member of the cucurbitacea family which also includes melons, pumpkins and squash. English cucumbers were bred to have a thinner smooth skin with less seeds, which make it perfect for eating fresh. Starting Seeds Indoors To get an early start…
Terpenes A Closer Look At Sabinene
Terpenes A Closer Look at Sabinene is part of the discussion of terpenes and the role they play in cannabis. Sabinene is a terpene found in carrots seeds, nutmeg, tea tree, all spice, cloves, cardamom, oak, black pepper, bergamot, and some types of cannabis. The aroma is woody, peppery and spicy with hints of citrus.…