by Stephanie Forbes I know you are wondering what type of vegetable this is. Well, it is called Fennel. It is a flowering plant in the carrot family. I don’t think Bugs Bunny ever ate Fennel. It is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the …
by Stephanie Forbes At the Catawba Trail Farm vegetables are really starting to grow. You will find Cauliflower growing in abundance this year. The Cauliflower is part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, bok choy, collards and radishes. The vegetable’s color is commonly known to be white but it also is …
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by Stephanie Forbes What’s a pirate’s favorite vegetable? What? Swiss Chaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrd, matey I crack myself up sometimes. Ok, no more jokes. Have you ever heard of Swiss Chard? It is a green leafy vegetable. The leaf stalks are large and often prepared separately from the leaf blade; the Cicla-Group is the leafy spinach beet. What …
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by Stephanie Forbes Cabbage is usually the most popular type of plant to grow in a garden. It is a classic vegetable. Not only is it nutrient and antioxidant rich, but it also offers an attractive rosette of foliage that looks as good as it tastes.Cabbage comes in an array of colors and types. Let’s …