From the gardenColumns the next several weekswill bring ideas to keep youngsters busy and may even increase their vocabulary.Today’s activity is straight out of a horror flick—adding intrigue to their summer. Growing mushrooms!I say straight out of a horror flick because the first time I visited a facility that grew mushrooms commercially, I walked into a dark, windowless, cement structure with…
Ellen Peffley is a journalist based in Lubbock, Texas, focusing on local news and gardening topics. She writes for the Floyd County Hesperian-beacon and the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, providing valuable information on gardening tips, plant recommendations, and seasonal gardening do's and don'ts. Ellen's articles aim to educate and inspire readers to cultivate their own beautiful and productive gardens.