Monthly Archives: March 2010

Early Spring Update

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Dave

I took a walk around the gardens this week to take some photos and see how things are coming along this spring. I think it’s nice to document the progress everything is making, and the photos come in handy later … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, March 29, 2010

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Dave

This weeks harvest was pretty much All About Spinach. I harvested over 2 pounds of it, and it went into a variety of dishes. We made some fresh whole wheat spinach pasta, which turned out a lovely shade of bright … Continue reading →

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Lasagna Gardening

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Dave

It has been a busy couple of weeks here at Happy Acres. One thing I have been doing is adding on to the kitchen garden space near the greenhouse. I have two goals here – first to increase the amount … Continue reading →

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Say Cheese

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Dave

Last year my wife and I both read Barbara Kingsolver’s book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and loved it. We were intrigued by the account of her family’s quest to eat only homegrown or locally grown food for a whole year. And … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, March 22, 2010

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Dave

March is really turning into the month of greens. I pulled all the early planted pac choi in the greenhouse beds as they were showing the start of flower buds.  There were still plenty of edible greens though, and it … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were Four

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Dave

While it may be a bit premature to up the cat counter here at Happy Acres, we are pretty sure we have a new resident. We’ve seen this one cat hanging around for about a year now, but were unsure … Continue reading →

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Wilted Spinach Salad

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Dave

The classic wilted spinach salad is made with hot bacon drippings. This lightened version uses orange marmalade, balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a hot dressing. Serve with a whole wheat roll or bread for a great light lunch or … Continue reading →

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