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Swiss Chard

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Bee
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Chard isn’t from Switzerland; the misnomer came into play when growers were trying to distinguish it from French spinach varieties, because it was also known as perpetual spinach. It’s actually most closely related to beets. Old seed catalogs called it … Continue reading →

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Cheers for Swiss Chard

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Bee
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In many kitchens, Swiss chard is rather like comedian Rodney Dangerfield – it don’t get no respect. As usual, I’m marching to my own drummer on this one. I’ve mentioned before that I’m interested in productive veggies that taste good. … Continue reading →

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Garden Workhorses

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Bee
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If you’re an inexperienced gardener or focused primarily on maximum food production, there are some vegetables that will consistently give you maximum bang for your buck. Sometimes it’s a particular variety within a larger group, while in others, pretty much … Continue reading →

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