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Cabbage

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Many consider cabbage to be sort of a poor relative to broccoli. Those who study such things think that kale, broccoli and cabbage were once basically the same plant. Early gardeners selected for different characteristics, which is how we got … Continue reading

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Garden Surprises

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A gardener’s life is full of surprises. Admittedly, some of them are like the ones where the cows get out and come to supervise your weeding efforts, but others produce new and interesting knowledge. After 40-odd years at it, I … Continue reading

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Double Duty

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Look, I’m lazy; I make no bones about it. There are benefits; as Robert Heinlein was wont to say: “Progress isn’t made by early risers. It’s made by lazy men [and women, says Bee] trying to find easier ways to … Continue reading

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