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The Nutrition Policy Institute often submits public comments related to our research on public health nutrition and physical activity programs and policies. Federal agencies develop rules and regulations to implement laws passed by Congress. By law, the agencies are required to open public comment periods…
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Graceful in the garden, dill plants attract beneficial insects to their flat-headed, yellow flowers and offer both seeds and leaves, called dill weed, when dried.
Melons thrive in fertile, fast-draining soil fortified with organic matter that holds ample moisture during long, hot summer months. In Sonoma County, not all micro-climates support melon growth.
Find a video and additional resources to have a food garden in Sonoma County with limited available water, with tips to scale planting to your family’s likes and needs, and apply water-wise strategies to your vegetable garden.
Containers can provide a quick and easy way to grow edibles A great solution when growing space is limited Locate to be convenient and accessible Relocate to protect edibles from bad weather Create visual interest in outside living areas Avoids soil borne diseases in native garden soil Reduces...
We offer a wide range of delicious and unusual pepper/chile seedlings from around the world—India, South America, Mexico, Africa, USA and more. Whether you like sweet and juicy or hot and searing, you‘ll find many choices to please your palate.
Potatoes are tubers that grow underground from the stem of the plant. While it's possible to grow potatoes from seed, most gardeners plant pieces cut from seed potatoes. Ensure that each cut piece includes an 'eye'. Allow the pieces to dry for 1 to 3 days before planting. Use certified seed potatoes rather…
Asparagus is a perennial plant that can produce for years if grown with care. Choose a site in full sun and prepare the soil well. The plants send up 5-foot tall, ferny growth over the summer, so plant them where they won’t undesirably shade other plants.
Asparagus plants can be either male or female. The…
