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As the summer heat intensifies, so does the taste of fresh greens in the garden. Greens, like spinach (Spinacia oleracea), grow best in cool temperatures. Unfortunately, spinach, will bolt to seed from even the slightest exposure to heat. Some gardeners, including me, have trouble growing spinach in general. In past growing seasons I have...
What characteristics make a fig more productive and hardy for temperate climates when compared to other figs? 1. Cold Resistance A cold hardy fig generally will lignify quick enough to avoid getting wiped out my late or early frost or temperature dips. It’s important to note that micro climates are very important when...
