Posted by Grange Co-op on 9th May 2022
So, you’ve decided to try your hand at growing a vegetable garden. Great! Gardening is one of the most satisfying hobbies you can take up. However, if you’re trying to grow a vegetable garden for the first time, there is a bit of a learning curve. You must choose what to plant, know when to use seeds or seedlings, and determine the optimal time for sowing each vegetable type.
It’s also important to know which type of fertilizer to use,… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 6th Apr 2020
The botanical name,
Helianthus, comes from the Greek words, helios meaning "sun" and anthos meaning "flower". The sunflower is the state flower of Kansas. Sunflower buds (immature flowers) and leaves turn to follow the sun from east to west each day (a response called "heliotropism"), and once the flowers have fully opened, they stay facing east. By facing east, sunflower heads warm up quickly with the morning sun, attracting more pollinato… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 16th Jan 2018
We all love Spring. The warmer weather, the sunny skies, and green hues are irresistible. For many, Spring means gardening season and at Grange Co-op we’re here to help you make this the best Spring ever! You can tackle this exciting time of the year now, including starting your own seeds. Sprouting and nursing your own seedlings is rewarding, and your Grange Co-op is here to assist.
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Posted by Grange Co-op on 30th Sep 2017
Select Your Type
The garlics grown for cooking are found mostly in two species: Allium ophioscordon, the hard-neck types, and Allium sativum, the soft-neck types.
The hard-neck garlic bolts in spring to produce a woody flower stalk with bulblets atop. Plant the bulblets and you’ll harvest garlic “scallions” the next spring. Hard-necks are favored by knowledgeable cooks for their deep flavor and ease of peeling. Keeping quality for this grou… Read more