cold climate native plants

Q&A with Kareen – How do I prevent bitter cucumbers?

There’s nothing more disappointing then putting your time and energy into growing vegetables that don’t taste great. After all, the reason you have a garden is to enjoy that delicious juicy tomato or that crisp cucumber. So it’s heartbreaking when, after a season of watering, weeding and care, you bite into that luscious cucumber and …

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Q&A with Kareen – What native plants grow in a cold climate?

Since planting season is underway, this week’s Q&A with Kareen is especially timely and all about native plants. Sam asks what native plants grow in a cold climate and I share some of the shrubs and wildflowers that I have growing in my front yard.  Sam’s question is especially relevant since last month, the members …

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