In the depths of winter, spring feels just a little bit closer when cozying up with a seed catalog. For many this means dreaming about a flower-filled yard, but for others it's about nutrition.
Since the pandemic, interest in gardening has been on the rise. The number of people learning to nurture and harvest their own food got an uptick as people were forcibly secluded. Now, in 2026, there may be a similar increase in new gardeners due to current food prices.
Motivations are financial but may also be nutritional. Many gardeners - be they veterans or novices - are looking for the healthiest choices; choices that might not be available in grocery stores. In most cases, vegetables that are darker in color are more desirable for those looking for highest value of nutrition.
You can hear Tips for Hardy Gardeners every other Tuesday at 8:20am on Northland Morning.
