This article by Nancy Bent and Meg Macleish was originally published in the Arizona Daily Star on February 17, 2019.
Now Sowing: Peppers, sweet (Seeds inside: February 15–March 15, July / Plant: April–May, August)
Sweet bell peppers can make your dish even better! Peppers are perennial plants in warm climates, but they are quickly killed with frost.
Now Sowing: Chiltepines (February 15–March 15 or July)
Want to grow hot peppers? February 15–March 15, or the whole month of July, are the planting sweet spots.
St. Patrick’s Day: Not just about green beer
We are all familiar with this time of year. Four leaf clovers, green leprechaun hats, green everything, and everyone is an honorary Irishman for one day. But where did we get this holiday? The Irish certainly don't have a history of celebrating it the way we do. March 17 is the Catholic feast day of Patrick, Patron…
Have you met Bun Buns, the book chute bunny?
If you've been to Himmel Park Library recently chances are you've met Bun Buns, the resident bunny rabbit who loves books and hangs out in the book chute, enthu
Now Sowing: Eggplant (February–June)
When fully ripe, purple varieties become a dull purplish brown; green fruits turn yellowish green; and white fruits become golden.
Now Sowing: Marigold (February–June)
Did you know Marigolds naturally deter pests from your veggie garden? Find some Marigold seeds in our Seed Library!
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