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Growing On The High Plains: Kochia Christmas Trees?

High Plains Public Radio | By Skip Mancini
Published December 20, 2018 at 10:54 AM CST
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A tumbleweed isn't often associated with Christmas and is a foe to my garden, but on today's edition of Growing on the High Plains, I delve into the history of the Kochia, aka fireweed, and its travails and travels across the High Plains, where at one time, it made a pit stop as a Christmas tree.

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Skip Mancini
Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.
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