Master Food Volunteers of Roanoke

Calling all vegetable gardeners: it's time to get back out there! All of Virginia's USDA zones can begin planting in March!

🍅 For more detailed information (including exact dates) according to your USDA zone, check our planting guide. If you start seeds for vegetables like tomatoes or peppers indoors, be sure to check your recommended transplant dates so you can start your seeds in advance.

🍅 Virginia’s Home Garden Vegetable Planting Guide: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-331/426-331.html

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What to plant in February:
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Zone 6a:
Collards, kale
Mustard
Onion (bulbing)
Peas, Garden
Radish
Spinach

Zone 6b:
Asparagus
Beets
broccoli*
cabbage*
Carrots
cauliflower*
Chard,Swiss
Collards, Kale
Kohlrabi
lettuce, head*
Lettuce, Baby Salad
Mustard
Onion, Bulbing
Peas, Garden
Potatoes
Radish
Spinach
Turnips

Zone 7a:
Asparagus
Beets
broccoli*
cabbage*
Carrots
cauliflower*
Chard,Swiss
Collards, Kale
Kohlrabi
leeks*
lettuce, head*
Lettuce, Baby Salad
Mustard
Onion, Bulbing
Peas, Garden
Potatoes
Radish
Spinach
Turnips

Zone 7b:
Asparagus
Beets
broccoli*
cabbage*
Carrots
cauliflower*
Chard,Swiss
Collards, Kale
Kohlrabi
leeks*
lettuce, head*
Lettuce, Baby Salad
Mustard
Onion, Bulbing
Peas, Garden
Potatoes
Radish
Spinach
Turnips

Zone 8a:
Asparagus
Beets
broccoli*
cabbage*
Carrots
cauliflower*
Chard,Swiss
Collards, Kale
Kohlrabi
leeks*
lettuce, head*
Lettuce, Baby Salad
Mustard
Onion, Bulbing
Peas, Garden
Potatoes
Radish
Spinach
tomatoes*
Turnips

With Valentine's Day on everyone's radar, try preparing this sweet red velvet cake for your special someone!

Red Velvet Layer Cake Get Red Velvet Layer Cake Recipe from Food Network

Most people find it hard to stay hydrated throughout the day. You may not even realize that you are dehydrated! Follow these quick tips to stay hydrated.
Source: https://tinyurl.com/y9o7vrgp

Are you looking to spice up your meal time? Try this delicious recipe for Cajun Stuffed Peppers!

Cajun Stuffed Peppers Get Cajun Stuffed Peppers Recipe from Food Network

Are you getting enough physical activity? Try getting your activity wherever you can! For more information about physical activity for heart health, visit: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics

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Food safety doesn't just involve washing your hands. Food safety in the kitchen can begin with proper storage of food.
Learn more at:
https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/eatright-infographics/food-storage-infographic

Here are some helpful tips to help you make safe food choices at the grocery store.
Find out more at:https://www.eatright.org/homefoodsafety/multimedia/infographics/safe-food-shopping-guide-infographic

Getting your children involved in the kitchen can give you the opportunity to spend quality time with them and give them the opportunity to learn skills that will last them a lifetime.
Link: https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/eatright-infographics/kid-friendly-kitchen-tasks-infographic

Do you find the Nutrition Facts Label confusing? You aren't alone! Follow the link for some helpful information about reading Nutrition Facts Labels!
https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label

Are you looking for a quick easy recipe to prepare? Try this flavorful Three Bean Sweet Potato Chili. This recipe can be prepared in a slow cooker, the oven, or in a pan!

Three Bean Sweet Potato Chili This Sweet Potato & Bean Chili makes the perfect family meal. Minimal effort, maximum flavour & budget friendly. Plus you'll have plenty of leftovers for another day!

It's time for some trash talk. Every year, billions of pounds of food are thrown away. What do you do to reduce food waste in your household or business? For some tips about how you can reduce food waste, visit: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/resources/lets-talk-trash

Are you looking for some new recipes for the fall season? Tomato soup is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your day. Take a look at this delicious tomato basil soup recipe at Cooking Classy! https://bit.ly/31trGRq

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup {Grilled Cheese Croutons} - Cooking Classy It doesn't get much better than Homemade Tomato Basil Soup with grilled cheese croutons. Delicious tomato soup with roasted tomatoes and onions. Heavenly!