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Food Hero is designed to inspire parents with simple and low-cost recipes and food-planning tips that highlight fruits and vegetables as a key part of a healthy and balanced meal.
Food Hero Blog
2y ago
It's almost a new year, so start planning those garden projects. Winter is always a good time to fix, build, or plan for the upcoming spring season, which will be here sooner than you think! #GrowThis #indoorgardening #gardeningyearround #oregongardening ..read more
Food Hero Blog
2y ago
Gardening in October….with more rains coming and cooler temperatures, fall is the perfect time to plant shrubs like blueberries and fruit and nut trees. Has us thinking about all of our blueberry recipes! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips #blueberries ..read more
Food Hero Blog
2y ago
It is great to try and grow a “challenging plant,” as that is one of the best ways to learn about gardening. Even if the plant doesn't thrive or produce a harvest, you'll learn a lot and become a better gardener ..read more
Food Hero Blog
2y ago
✿ Many varieties of summer squash require a lot of space, but some bush varieties can be grown in large containers (see recommended varieties on the other side). ✿ Bush varieties need about 12" of space around them, when growing ..read more
Food Hero Blog
2y ago
Containers to Grow Plants in The deeper the better. A container at least 3 to 4 inches deep allows for better developed roots. Shorter containers are great for growing microgreens ..read more
Food Hero Blog
2y ago
When and How to Harvest ❁ For best taste, harvest while the skin is still tender (not tough) and smooth (not bumpy). ❁ Gently but firmly grab the squash near the end away from the plant. Lift up and twist to remove ..read more
Food Hero Blog
2y ago
✿ Garlic—a single clove or a head. Garlic grown in your area or in a similar climate might grow better, but give any garlic a try! Fresh garlic will sprout the fastest. ✿ Small cup or jar. Reuse a cleaned-out food jar ..read more
Food Hero Blog
2y ago
✿ Garlic is a great crop to grow over the winter. ✿ Plant garlic cloves in in a location that gets full sun. ✿ Plant in soil with good drainage ..read more