Tag Archives: herbs

January Garden Update

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Dave

I took advantage of the clouds yesterday afternoon and grabbed my camera to take some garden photos. Cloudy conditions usually make for better outside shots, even though I am usually happier to see sunshine. We’ve had a mild winter so … Continue reading →

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Chicken Minestrone and Whole Wheat Focaccia

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Dave

The Dark Days Challenge has 120+ participants from all over the U.S. doing the best we can to eat local during the winter months. Our challenge is to prepare at least one meal a week using only Sustainable, Organic, Local … Continue reading →

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Preserving the Basil with Pesto

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Dave

This pesto is a great way to capture the flavor and aroma of basil. This recipe will make a pesto that is chunky and light on oil. To make a smoother pesto just add more oil. It can be made … Continue reading →

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Let the Drying Begin

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dave

It’s that time of year when the tomatoes start flowing in fast enough that we need to plug in the dehydrator. While you don’t necessarily need a dehydrator to dry vegetables, it sure makes it a lot easier. Our five … Continue reading →

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Emergence

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Dave

I was privileged this week to see something that usually goes on around us unnoticed. Last week I spotted a butterfly chrysalis on one of the fennel plants in the herb garden just outside our kitchen door. My wife and … Continue reading →

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July Harvests

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dave

All of a sudden, it seems the harvests have gone into full-blown summertime mode. We’ve been harvesting cherry and cluster tomatoes since late June, but this week we got our first Early Girls and Jaune Flamme’s. That’s a good sign … Continue reading →

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June Salads and Herbs

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Dave

Our experiments with having more salad greens this summer are paying off so far. I’ve got beds around the greenhouse that get morning sun and afternoon shade, and I’ve planted some of them with heat tolerant lettuce and other greens. … Continue reading →

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