but they are still feeding other people’s cattle by growing alfalfa. That’s not all they grow. The biggest, most-profitable crop these days at Bowles Farming, which I visited last month ...

This widely adapted perennial legume is grown in every state in the US. Alfalfa does best on soils with fine to medium textures that are moderately to well drained and neutral or higher in pH. It ...

For beginner-friendly microgreen varieties, try alfalfa sprouts, broccoli sprouts, kale sprouts, or radish sprouts. If you're starting indoor gardening, choose microgreens that are easy to grow ...

University of Maryland specialists offer tips for establishing strong forage stands, both for annuals and perennials.

Sprouts are a versatile, dramatic addition to foods that go far beyond the basic bean sprout. Sometimes seen as an addition ...

Legumes such as peas, beans, alfalfa, lentils and chickpeas also make excellent microgreens. Beets are a fun microgreen to grow because of their unique color, taste and texture. Some seed ...

Although there's no shortage of great veggies and greens you can grow for your salad at home, one that often gets overlooked is alfalfa sprouts. Alfalfa sprouts can be eaten raw but can also be ...

It costs less to buy annual and vegetable starts in the smaller six packs. Perennials in 4-inch pots are more than half as much as those in 1-gallon cans.