Tag Archives: Vegetable crops

Volunteer Salad Garden

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Caliche Chick

I have had a lot on my plate lately and it shows in my neglected garden.  With spring breaking out, I thought I would go out and start preparing for planting.  I was in for a happy surprise.  I let last … Continue reading →

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Great International Dishes Made From Pulses

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Caliche Chick

worlds-greatest-pulse-dishes-photos features an amazing, mouthwatering photo gallery of dishes made with pulses. These labeled pictures are a wonderful one stop idea shop for inspiring web searches for new recipes.  See a photo you like? Copy paste the name of the … Continue reading →

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Article Published on Need to Expand Use of Pulses.

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Caliche Chick

“Pulses:
• provide plant-based proteins and amino acids,
ensuring food security.
• fight obesity due to their high fiber content.
• prevent and help manage chronic diseases such
as diabetes, coronary conditions, and cancer.
• are an important source of plant-based protein
for livestock.
• fix nitrogen, increasing soil fertility.
• are sustainable, using less water than many
other protein crops.” Continue reading →

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Dirt-free Potatoes – and That’s No Hay | Garden Maine

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Caliche Chick

• By Faith Pineo • We like to try something new each gardening season and decided to give this a shot a few years back. But this method was only new to us, as our grandfather used to plant this … Continue reading →

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