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Hardiness Zone: 2-11Soil Type: Slight acidic to neutralSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: AnnualType: Vegetable History: Cauliflower was originally grown in Asia around the Mediterranean Sea. Cauliflower has been grown and eaten across Europe since the 1500s but did not start growing in the United States until the 1900s. Today, California produces more cauliflower than … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 3-10Soil Type: NeutralSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: BiennialType: Vegetable History: The best estimate is that carrots originated as a root crop in Central Asia — Afghanistan, Iran, and Uzbekistan — about 1,100 years ago, although there is some evidence for carrots in the Roman Empire several hundred years earlier. The carrot symbolizes … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 7-10Soil Type: 6.7 pHSun Exposure: Full sun or partial shadeAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: The first carnations were sent to the United States in 1852 from France to Long Island. It is traditionally given on the first anniversary as a sign of love and commitment.
Hardiness Zone: 4-10Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutral Sun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: AnnualType: Fruit History: Cantaloupe has been growing since ancient times in the Nile River Valley in Egypt. It likely first originated in the Middle East or India, but ancient Egyptians and Romans are known to have grown the melon.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7Soil Type: AcidicSun Exposure: Full to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: EvergreenType: Tree History: It is a coniferous tree native to eastern North America. It is the state tree of Pennsylvania. Eastern hemlocks are widespread throughout much of the Great Lakes region, the Appalachian Mountains, the Northeastern United States, and Maritime Canada. This a … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 7-10Soil Type: Slightly cidicSun Exposure: Dappled or full shadeAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: Camellias were cultivated in the gardens of China and Japan for centuries before they were seen in Europe. The German botanist Engelbert Kaempfer reported that the “Japan Rose”, as he called it, grew wild in woodland and hedgerow, but … Read more
We don’t like to think about worst case scenarios, but it’s best to have a heat source in the event that you get stranded for any reason. There are handy fire starter kits available that a perfect for hikers, and it’s a good idea to have a lighter or matches on hand as well.
Hardiness Zone: 8-10Soil Type: Slightly acidicSun Exposure: Full to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: Calla lilies originate from South Africa and Malawi, however, are known to have made their way to Europe by appearing in an illustration in 1664. Calla lilies are rooted deep within Greek and Roman mythology. The flower itself was … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 1-10Soil Type: NeutralSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: AnnualType: Vegetable History: Cabbage was most likely domesticated somewhere in Europe in Ancient history before 1000 BC. Cabbage in the cuisine has been documented since Antiquity. It was described as a table luxury in the Roman Empire. Cabbage is an exceptionally healthy food. It has … Read more
