Let’s take a look at the freshest leaf on the chopping block: mint! Mentha or mint, is a genus of plants that reside within the Lamiaceae family along with deadnettle and sage. There are about 24 different types of mint leaves such as peppermint, spearmint, cornmint, and apple mint just to name a few.
Read MoreTomatillos have been cultivated for hundreds of years now. They were harvested by Aztecs and Mayans prior to Columbian colonization, and were considered important to the two groups because of their large populations and the amount of tomatillos that were yielded.
Read MoreOne of my favorite things about Legacy Farms is knowing that I reap what I sow. The first time I harvested a crop felt very gratifying, like my effort had really paid off. I feel similarly when it comes to school, put in the effort and I get good grades. In the garden, I can physically hold my success and even make a meal out of it.
Read MoreWhy should you grow chard? Well as it turns out, chard is a superfood and one of the healthiest veggies on planet earth.
Read MoreAt some point, every farmer (including myself) will have to deal with pests in one way or another. So when that time comes, let me help you stop all the six-legged sillies.
Read MoreThis week marks the beginning of Legacy Farms’ Mentor/Apprentice program, where a group of neurodiverse apprentices tend the garden alongside mentors. Along with getting used to their new roles, these paid apprentices are harvesting their first crop this week.
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