Category Archives: Planting

Social Media Increases Sales for Local Farmers

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Imagine this: the sweet taste of strawberries, the zesty smell of citrus in the air, and that great feeling of getting something checked off your to-do list. This experience perfectly describes what getting … Continue reading →

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Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles for Arizona Gardeners

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern     Arizona is an ideal place to garden, with it’s warm weather and lack of winter snow in the valley. Whether you are an experienced gardener or are just starting out, these tips … Continue reading →

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Sesame Chard Salad

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern   Photo: Pixabay   What is chard? “The colorful, leafy green known as Swiss chard is actually a beet that was developed specifically for its edible stems and leaves, which are often used in … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Squash 101

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Blue Sky Organic Farms This week, we are keeping it simple with a short lesson in cooking hard squash. This season we decided to grow personal sized spaghetti squash. Yes, grown for personal size, but if you must share, … Continue reading →

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A Summer/Quarantine Activity: Planting A Vegetable Garden with Kids

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Fill Your Plate

By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Are your kids constantly telling you “I’m bored”? Summer gives us plenty of free time, sometimes a little too much. And with many parents working from home, there’s even more time to kill. But … Continue reading →

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