| Product & Date Featured |
The Garden
Connection |
Nutrition/How to Use |
Cleveland County Kitchen Video |
Featured
Chef's Recipe(s) |
| Apples
Oct 2015 |
Growing Heirloom Apples (NC State Extension) |
Apple Basics (NC State Extension)
Steps to Health Apple Fact Sheet |
Apple Video |
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| Asparagus
May 2015 |
Growing Asparagus (NC State Extension) |
Asparagus Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Asparagus Video |
Asparagus Salad & Soup (Chef Nancy Fichter) |
| Asparagus
Jun 2021 |
Growing Asparagus (NC State Extension) |
Asparagus Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Asparagus Video 2 |
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| Bacon
Feb 2019 |
Raising Pasture Pork (NC State Extension) |
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Bacon Video |
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| Beef (London Broil)
Feb 2015 |
So You Want to Raise Beef Cattle? (PennState Extension) |
Beef Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Beef Video 1 |
London Broil (Chef Adam Smith) |
| Beef (NY Strip Steak)
Jan 2021 |
So You Want to Raise Beef Cattle? (PennState Extension) |
Beef Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Beef Video 2 |
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| Bison
Feb 2016 |
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Bison Video |
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| Blackberries
Jun 2015 |
Blackberries for the Home Garden (NC State Extension) |
Blackberrry Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Blackberry Video |
Blackberry Tea, Syrup & Dressing (Chef Nancy Fichter |
| Blueberries
Jun 2017 |
Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden (NC State Extension) |
Blueberry Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Blueberry Video |
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| Bok Choy
Apr 2018 |
Growing Chinese Cabbage and Bok Choy in Home Gardens (UMN Extension) |
Bok Choy Fact Sheet (Perdue Extension) |
Bok Choy Video |
Bok Choy Salad (Chef Nancy Fichter) |
| Bok Choy
Jun 2020 |
Growing Chinese Vegetables (Clemson Extension) |
Bok Choy Fact Sheet (Perdue Extension) |
Bok Choy Video 2 |
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic & Ginger
(Chef Daniel Dedmon) |
| Bread
Mar 2017 |
Baking Bread at Home (Cornell Extension) |
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Bread Video |
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| Broccoli
May 2017 |
Growing Broccoli for Beginners (WV Extension) |
Broccoli Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Broccoli Video 1 |
Broccoli Raisin Salad & Chicken & Broccoli Divan (Chef Lori Paterno) |
| Broccoli
Mar 2020 |
Home Garden Broccoli (UGA Extension) |
Using, Storing, and Preserving Broccoli (Michigan State Extension) |
Broccoli Video 2 |
Shrimp Alfredo on Linquini
with Broccoli (Chef Terry Miller) |
| Brussel Sprouts
Feb 2018 |
Growing Brussels Sprouts in a Home Garden (University of Maryland Extension) |
Brussels Sprouts Basics (Food Hero) |
Brussel Sprouts Video 1 |
Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese (Chef Cathey Noell)
Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Shallots and Balsamic Vinegar (Chef Cathey Noell) |
| Brussel Sprouts
Jan 2020 |
Brassica oleracea (NC Extension Gardner Plant Toolbox) |
Using, Storing and Preserving
Brussel Sprouts (Michigan State Extension) |
Brussel Sprouts Video 2 |
Pickled Brussel Sprouts |
| Brussel Sprouts
Feb 2022 |
Growing Brussels Sprouts in a Home Garden (University of Maryland Extension) |
Using, Storing and Preserving
Brussel Sprouts (Michigan State Extension) |
Brussel Sprouts Video 3 |
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| Butternut Squash
Oct 2016 |
Growing Butternut Squash (Clemson Extension) |
Butternut Squash Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Butternut Squash Video |
Creamy Gnocchi with Butternut Squash & Spinach |
| Cabbage
Nov 2018 |
Growing Cabbage (Ohio Extension) |
Steps to Health Cabbage Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Cabbage Video 1 |
Sauerkraut Great Slaw and Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup (Chef Cathey Noell) |
| Cabbage
Jul 2020 |
Growing Cabbage (Ohio Extension) |
Steps to Health Cabbage Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Cabbage Video 2 |
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| Cabbage, Red
Jun 2022 |
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Red Cabbage Video |
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| Carrots
Jun 2019 |
Growing Carrots In Your Home Garden (NC State Extension) |
Carrot Basics (Food Hero) |
Carrots Video |
Carrot Soufflé, Warm Chickpea and Carrot Top Salad (Chef Tommy Greene) |
| Celery May 2021 |
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Add celery as a supporting player in recipes (Illinois Extension) |
Celery Video |
Celeried Stuffed Potatoes (Chef Daniel Dedmon) |
| Cheese
Mar 2019 |
Making Homemade Cheese (NM State University) |
Selecting Cheese for Health (PennState Extension) |
Cheese Curds Video |
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| Chicken
Nov 2017 |
Raising Backyard Chickens (NC State Extension) |
Handling, Using and Storing Poultry (Michigan State Extension) |
Chicken Video 1 |
Lemon Roasted Garlic Chicken (Chef Daniel Dedmon) |
| Chicken
May 2020 |
Keeping Garden Chickens in NC (NC State Extension) |
Handling, Using and Storing Poultry (Michigan State Extension) |
Chicken Video 2 |
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| Collards
Dec 2014 |
Collards (Clemson Extension)
Get Your Greens Growing (NC State Extension) |
Collards & Kale Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Collards Video 1 |
Collard Greens (Chef Dante’ Parrott) |
| Collards
Jan 2016 |
Growing Collards (Clemson Extension) |
Collards Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Collards Video 2 |
Collard Greens
(Chef Tom Greene) |
| Corn (Sweet)
Jul 2015 |
Growing Sweet Corn (UGA Extension) |
Corn Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Corn Video 1 |
Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Corn Muffins (Chef Stephen Ciliberti) |
| Corn (Sweet) Jul 2019 |
Growing Sweet Corn (UGA Extension) |
Corn Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Corn Video 2 |
Corn Avocado Salad (Chefs Cheryl & Jeff Yateshef) |
| Cornbread Mar 2022 |
There’s More Than One Way to Make Cornbread (NC State Extension) |
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Cornbread Video |
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| Crowder Peas
Sep 2017 |
Crowder Peas (Clemson Extension)
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Southern Peas (Harvest to Table) |
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Crowder Peas Video |
Crowder Peas & Ham Soup (Chef Cathey Noell) |
| Eggplant
Aug 2018 |
Growing Eggplant (UGA Extension) |
Using, Storing and Preserving
Eggplant (Michigan State Extension) |
Eggplant Video |
Eggplant Parmesan Bake (Chef Carmen Bridges) |
| Eggs
Jan 2015 |
Backyard Chickens (NC State Extension) |
Eggs Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Eggs Video 1 |
Egg Custard (Chef Delores Lockhart) |
| Eggs
Dec 2019 |
Raising Backyard Chickens (NC State Extension) |
Food Safety Facts About Eggs (Michigan State Extension) |
Eggs Video 2 |
Crepes & Frittatas (Chef Tommy Forney) |
| Eggs
Jul 2021 |
Raising Backyard Chickens (NC State Extension) |
Eggs Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Eggs Video 3 |
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| Eggs (Duck) |
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Duck Eggs Video |
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| Elderberries |
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Elderberries Video |
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| Fish
Apr 2022 |
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Fish Video |
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| Foothills Farmers' Market
Apr 2019 |
Foothills Farmers' Market website |
Top 10 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market (K-STATE Extension) |
Farmers Market Video |
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| Ginger
Nov 2019 |
Growing Ginger at Home (NC State Extension) |
Health Benefits of Ginger (WebMD) |
Ginger Video |
Pickled Ginger, Ginger Tea (Chef Sherri Greene) |
| Goat Cheese
Dec 2017 |
Home Cheesemaking (USDA) |
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Cheese Video |
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| Grapes (Wine) Feb 2021 |
Viticulture (NC State Extension) |
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Wine Video |
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| Green Beans
Jul 2016 |
Growing Green Beans (Clemson Extension) |
Green Bean Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Green Bean Video 1 |
Garlic Green Beans (Chef Tommy Greene) |
| Green Beans
Aug 2020 |
Growing Green Beans (UGA Extension) |
Green Bean Fact Sheet (Food Hero) |
Green Bean Video 2 |
Freezing Green BeansFreezing Vegetables |
| Hemp
Dec 2021 |
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Hemp Video |
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| Honey
Jul 2017 |
Beekeeping & Honey Production (UK Extension) |
Is Honey the Same as Sugar? |
Honey Video |
Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Green Goddess Sauce & Honey Drizzle (Chef Jeanette Sun) |
| Kale
Mar 2016 |
Growing Kale (NC State Extension) |
Kale Fact Sheet 1
Kale Fact Sheet 2 |
Kale Video |
Kale Chips, Curly Kale-Potato Dish with Kielbasa, Italian Kale and Sausage Soup (Chef Cathey Noell) |
| Lamb
Jan 2017 |
Raising Lamb (PennState Extension) |
Lamb Fact Sheet (MSU Extension)
Safe Handling of Lamb (Clemson Extension) |
Lamb Video 1 |
Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary (Chef Tom Greene) |
| Lamb
Jan 2018 |
Sheep and Goat Production for Small Farms in North Carolina (NC State Extension) |
Lamb Fact Sheet (MSU Extension)
Safe Handling of Lamb (Clemson Extension) |
Lamb Video 2 |
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| Lamb
Jan 2019 |
Factors Affecting Lamb Quality and Value (PennState Extension) |
Lamb Fact Sheet (MSU Extension)
Safe Handling of Lamb (Clemson Extension) |
Lamb Video 3 |
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| Lettuce & Herbs
Apr 2020 |
Growing Lettuce & Herbs (Cornell Extension) |
Lettuce and Herbs Fact Sheet (Food Hero) |
Lettuce and Herbs Video |
Quinoa Strawberry Salad (Chef Nancy Abasiekong) |
| Livermush
Feb 2017 |
The history of livermush in Western North Carolina (AVL Today) |
Beyond Bacon & BBQ: 11 Foods Associated With North Carolina (NC State University) |
Livermush Video |
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| Melons
Aug 2016 |
Growing Melons (Clemson Extension) |
Melons Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Melons Video |
Raspberry, Watermelon Soup with Fresh Chocolate Mint Leaves & White Chocolate Drizzle (Chef Marty Mongiello) |
| Microgreens
Jun 2018 |
Growing Microgreens (PennState Extension) |
Sprouts and Microgreens (Cornell Extension) |
Microgreens Video |
Avocado Toast w/ Microgreens, Baby Greens & Microgreens Salad, Microgreen Smoothie, Grammy’s Green Spaghetti (Chef Beth Bruno) |
| Milk Apr 2021 |
Discover NC Dairy (NCSU CALS) |
Food Hero Milk Basics
Food Mysteries: Rediscovering Dairy (MSU Extension) |
Milk Video |
Banana Pudding (Chef Sandy Hudson) |
| Muscadines
Sep 2016 |
Muscadine Grape (Clemson Extension) |
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Muscadine Video |
Muscadine Salsa, Muscadine Pie (Chef Cathey Noell) |
| Mushrooms
Jun 2016 |
Mushrooms (NC State Extension) |
Mushroom Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Mushroom Video |
Chimichurri Marinated Mushrooms (Chef Nancy Fichter) |
| Mushrooms
May 2022 |
Growing Mushrooms (NC State Extension) |
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Mushroom Video 2 |
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| Okra
Aug 2015 |
Growing Okra (Clemson Extension) |
Okra Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Okra Video 1 |
Okra & Tomatoes, Fried Okra (Chef Janet Beani) |
| Okra
Oct 2019 |
Okra – a Southern Tradition in Every Garden (NC State Extension) |
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Okra Video 2 |
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| Onions & Garlic
May 2019 |
Growing Garlic, Onions & Leeks (Clemson Extension) |
Eat Garlic for Your Health (Michigan State Extension)
Onion Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Onions/Garlic Video |
Pasta Primavera with Roasted Vegetables (Chef Dr. Patrick Vollmer) |
| Peaches
Sep 2015 |
Growing Peaches (Clemson Extension) |
Peaches Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Peaches Video |
Peach, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Bruscetta, Peach Salad (Chef Fred Reeves) |
| Pecans
Dec 2015 |
Growing Pecans (NC State Extension) |
Pecans Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Pecan Video |
Pecan, Bacon & Cheese Shortbread, Candied Pecans (Chef Nancy Fichter) |
| Pork
Nov 2015 |
Raising Pigs (PennState Extension) |
Now You're Cookin': Lean Pork! (ND State University) |
Pork Video 1 |
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| Pork (Crown Roast)
Mar 2019 |
Raising Pasture Pork (NC State Extension) |
Now You're Cookin': Lean Pork! (ND State University) |
Pork Video 2 |
Crown Pork Roast with Apple & Pork Stuffing (Chef Tommy Greene) |
| Pork (Loin)
Dec 2020 |
Raising Pasture Pork (NC State Extension) |
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Pork Video 3 |
Bone-in Pork Loin with Dijon Sauce (Chef Tommy Greene) |
| Pork (sausage) |
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Pork Sausage Video |
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| Pumpkin
Oct 2018 |
Pumpkins & Winter Squash (Clemson Extension) |
Winter Squash Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Pumpkin Video 1 |
Pumpkin Hummus (Chef Nancy Abasiekong) |
| Pumpkin
Sep 2019 |
Pumpkins & Winter Squash (Clemson Extension) |
Pumpkins (University of Maine Extension) |
Pumpkin Video 2 |
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| Rutabaga
Jul 2018 |
Growing Rutabagas (UGA Extension) |
Using, Storing and Preserving
Rutabagas (Michigan State Extension) |
Rutabaga Video |
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| Salad Greens
May 2018 |
Growing Salad Greens |
Salad Greens Basics (Food Hero) |
Lettuce Video |
Quinoa Strawberry Salad (Chef Nancy Abasiekong |
| Sorghum Syrup (Molasses) Jan 2022 |
Making Sweet Sorghum Syrup (NC Farm Bureau) |
Everything You Need To Know About Molasses (Southern Living) |
Sorghum Syrup Video |
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| Spinach
Mar 2018 |
Growing Spinach (Clemson Extension) |
Spinach Basics (Food Hero) |
Spinach Video |
Spinach and Cannellini Bean Sauté (Chefs Carolyn Jackson & Megan Pope) |
| Swiss Chard
Apr 2017 |
Growing Swiss Chard (UGA Extension) |
Swiss Chard (UNL Food) |
Swiss Chard Video |
Wilted Chard with Shallots & Vinegar, Braised Swiss Chard with Bacon and
Hot Sauce (Chef Tom Greene) |
| Summer Squash
Aug 2017 |
Growing Summer Squash (Clemson Extension) |
Summer Squash Fact Sheet (NC State Extension)
Zucchini Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Summer Squash Video |
Zucchini & Yellow Squash over Spaghetti and Zucchini and Cucumber Ribbon Salad (Chef: Roger Eaker) |
| Summer Squash
Oct 2021 |
Growing Summer Squash (Clemson Extension) |
Summer Squash Fact Sheet (NC State Extension)
Zucchini Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Squash Video |
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| Sweet Potatoes
Nov 2014 |
Growing Sweet
Potatoes (Clemson Extension) |
Sweet Potatoes Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Sweet Potato
Video 1 |
Sweet Potato
Pie (Chef Jamie Swofford) |
| Sweet Potatoes
Nov 2016 |
Growing Sweet
Potatoes (Clemson Extension) |
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Sweet Potato Video 2 |
Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole (Chef Greg Ager) |
| Tomatoes
Mar 2015 |
Growing Tomatoes (NC State Extension) |
Tomato Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Tomato Video 1 |
Marinara Sauce, Tomato Pie (Chef Harmony Hall) |
| Tomatoes
Aug 2019 |
Growing Tomatoes (NC State Extension) |
Tomato Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
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Tomato Pie (Chef Debra Blanton) |
| Tomatoes (Canning) Jul 2020 |
Tomato Growing Primer (NC State Extension) |
The Health Benefits of Tomato & Tomato Products (UK Extension) |
Canning Tomatoes Video |
Canning Tomatoes
Tomatoes canned in water |
| Tomatoes (Green) |
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Green Tomatoes Video |
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| Trout
Apr 2016 |
Trout Information and Links (NC State Extension) |
Trout Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Trout Video |
Smoked Trout Dip with Pickled Ramps (Chef Tim Bradley) |
| Turkey Nov 2021 |
Raising Turkeys as a 4-H or FFA Project (UW-Madison) |
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Turkey Video |
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| Turnips
Dec 2016 |
Growing Turnips & Rutabagas (Clemson Extension) |
Turnips Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) |
Turnips Video 1 |
Glazed Turnips (Chef Tommy Greene) |
| Turnips
Feb 2020 |
Growing Turnips & Rutabagas (Clemson Extension) |
Turnip Fact Sheet (Food Hero) |
Turnip Video 2 |
Turnips, Turnip Greens (Chef Dana Causby) |
| Vegetable Gardening Sep 2021 |
Vegetable Gardening: A Beginner's Guide (NC State Extension) |
Backyard Food Production (NC State Extension) |
Gardening Video |
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