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Thursday, April 8-April 14, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 ISA #S0-5754A 24 Hour Emergency Services 704-692-4202 704-692-4202 www.fi sherstreeservice.com I'll Go Out on a Limb For You! I'll Go Out on a Limb For You! • Forestry Mowing • Stump Grinding • Plant Healthcare • Residential & Commerical Hours: M-F 7:30am-5:30pm • Sat. 8:00am-1:000pm © Community First Media Pit Boss Wood Pellet Grill Wood Pellets SPRING SAVINGS! s 506 Lafayette St. • Shelby, NC 704-482-4405 ECHO Blower Backpack & Handheld 50 ft. Water Hose $24.98 CHO Blower andheld 50 ft. Water Hose $24.98 $24 98 GARDEN TOOLS Matlock/Hard to Find Garden Tool Tomato Cages NATHAN METCALF I want to plant pumpkins this year. I have planted a garden before. sidewalk survey by jeff melton Do you plan to plant a garden this year? EMILY AGUERO Yes, Absolutely. I may plant corn, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and more. BUDDY MOREHEAD I am not planning a garden this year. My garden will be at Ingles. KIM CONLEY No. I don't plan to plant a garden this year. I may grow a few things in containers on the deck. STEVE CORNWELL No, I have had a garden for years and years. I still farm and plant wheat and soybeans. S tepping outdoors and picking a freshly grown veg- etable is a joy for many homeowners who like to garden. Growing vegetables at home offers many benefits. In addition to providing a worthwhile hobby that can increase your physical ac- tivity, having control over Leafy greens can be fast-growing additions to a home veg- etable garden Fast-growing vegetables for the impatient gardener your own produce can re- duce exposure to a number of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This translates into foods that are healthier for the body and the envi- ronment. Gardens also can help the average person save money on often costly pro- duce, all the while reducing gardeners' carbon footprints. Waiting to reap the re- wards of a harvest can try the patience of those ac- customed to satisfying their needs on a moment's notice. This is especially true for young gardeners who have grown up in a society that increasingly provides imme- diate gratification. While tomatoes, peppers and watermelons require long growing seasons, many other fruits and vegetables grow much faster. This of- fers plenty of bounty in a short time for those who may have gotten a later start on their gardens or simply don't have the patience to wait on the more time-consuming growers. • Arugula: Some people call arugula "rocket" because of just how quickly it grows. The green has been grow- ing in popularity as a salad starter or vegetable side dish. Simply cut the leaves when they are large enough and as needed for recipes. Other fast-growing greens include kale, chard mustard greens and watercress. • Radishes: Radishes are typically ready for harvest about one month after plant- ing, making them among the fastest-growing vegetables around. • Snap beans: Beans can be steamed, added to sal- ads or eaten raw with dips. They're often a summer sta- ple. Some of the fastest pro- ducers are ready to harvest in about 50 days. • Turnips: Both the roots and the leaves of turnips can be eaten, and this old- fashioned vegetable makes a great addition to soups and stews. Because the plants tend to be tolerant across many gardening zones, they're handy and easy-to- grow even as the weather cools. • Squash: Don't mistake the squash in the garden for cucumber. Both look similar but green squash, or zucchini, can be much more versatile. Zucchini can be grilled, baked, sau- téed, stuffed, fried, and even turned into noodles. • Green onions: To add fresh flavor to foods, green onions (scallions) grow much more quickly than it takes onion bulbs to mature. Speak with a garden cen- ter expert to learn more about which vegetables, fruits and herbs grow quickly and will thrive in your home garden.