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Question of the Week – Cold Damage

Noticing damage on your Lacinato kale leaves? This is likely cold damage, as Lacinato tends to be more sensitive than curly varieties like Winterbor. The good news is that new growth remains unaffected, and the plant will recover. Cold snaps following warm weather can stress leafy greens, but using row covers can help protect smaller plantings from temperature swings.

New Year Food Traditions

From Hoppin' John in South Carolina to Spain's twelve grapes and the globally celebrated King Cake, New Year food traditions unite cultures in a shared hope for prosperity and joy. Discover the delicious customs that infuse the new year with meaning and optimism.

Creamy Fruit Salad

Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...

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