Category Archives: Gardening

Edible Flower Power

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Bailey Roden, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Have you ever walked past a flower garden of beautiful red roses and just wanted to eat them? I can’t say that I have but some flowers are bringing their edible power to … Continue reading →

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Scrub Your Grub!

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Step one, before cutting into vegetables or taking a bite of fruit, is to wash all produce. Produce needs to be washed to get rid of any dirt or bacteria picked up along … Continue reading →

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Planting Through the Low Desert Seasons

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Cricket Aldridge, Urban Farm Lifestyle Editor   One of the coolest things about gardening in the Sonoran Desert is that we can grow every month of the year, with the hardest time to grow being July through September, although … Continue reading →

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Your Guide to Herbs

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Experimenting with new combinations and flavors is one of the joys of cooking, but a little direction for herb and spice pairings can ramp up your dishes! Encourage your family to try foods … Continue reading →

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Get Cooking with Green Beans

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern Did you know that we grow green beans here in Arizona? They grow from June to October, and you’re going to want to grab some while they’re still in season! 100 grams of … Continue reading →

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