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This month’s seed kit features Black Beauty Eggplant! The Black Beauty variety of eggplant is ideal for eggplant parmesan or stuffed eggplant dishes.

Planting Instructions

Culture: Place seeds about 1/2 inch deep with a spacing of two seeds per inch in rows about 12-24 inches apart. Lightly cover the seeds and place the pots or...


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Blog written by the AANHPI (Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander) Employee Resource Group

 

What Is Holi?

Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is celebrated throughout India, Nepal, and various countries, especially by people who practice Hinduism. It is a spring festival where participants throw colored water and powders on...


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This month’s seed kit features Golden Detroit Beets. 

Golden Detroit Beet

Orange-yellow Golden Detroit Beets are a sweet treat! Milder tasting than the standard red beet, they become even sweeter when subjected to frost. The leaves are also edible and can be used fresh or cooked!

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Written by Black365 AC Library Employee Resource Group

Black History Month is a time to learn about the achievements of African Americans and their central role in U.S. history. Celebrating Black History is more than remembering the past, it's about envisioning a hopeful future. We celebrate Black History Month at...


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Blog by the Garden Center Team

Honey Rock Melons (Cucumis melo)

This month's seed kit features honey rock melons! To support our environment seed kits are now available digitally.

An heirloom variety of cantaloupe with delicate, sweet taste and attractive salmon-orange color. Fruit from this early melon generally grow t...


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