About Potatoes

This week’s lesson: Potatoes! Potatoes, also known as “spuds”, are a staple crop in the Midwest. There are many different varieties, which range in shape and color such as purple, yellow, and orange, and have different flavors and uses. Choosing a variety can be overwhelming, but they...

Emily Fishbein

We praise the big milestones our gardens go through, and the individuals who helps make them happen! This series of posts is to give shout outs to the unsung heroes that make those milestones happen. JFK said, “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” And these people not...

About Onions

This week’s lesson: Onions! Onions belong to the lily family, and have been used for food and medicine for thousands of years. They are a very popular crop among gardeners, because they can be stored for a long time after harvesting. Plus, there are over 300 varieties in different...

Chris Braun

We praise the big milestones our gardens go through, and the individuals who helps make them happen! This series of posts is to give shout outs to the unsung heroes that make those milestones happen. JFK said, “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” And these people not...

About Corn

This week’s lesson: Corn! America’s beloved, quintessential Midwest crop is believed to have originated in Mexico over 80,000 years ago (called “maize”). Corn, beans, and squash were known as the “three sisters” by Native Americans, because they could be grown as companions; the corn...