Have you wondered what to do with zucchini flowers? You have heard about them, but what exactly are you supposed to do? Especially if you are growing zucchini in your
A Culinary Delight: Unleashing the Hidden Potential of Zucchini Flowers Read more
We hear about pollinators and how important they are, but what are pollinators and what do they do? Welcome to the power of pollinators! Pollinators play a crucial role in
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Small: acorn squash, corn, green and/or cubanelle peppers, zucchini, lettuce, tomatoes, sorrel, Asian or bartlett pears, and jonamac apples Large: the above plus broccoli or cauliflower, dandelion greens, radishes or
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Small: cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, lettuce, eggplant, salad turnips or radishes, mint, and gala apples Large: cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, lettuce, salad turnips or radishes, sweet potatoes, Tokyo bekana, escarole, tomatillos, parsley,
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My Grandmother died this week. She was 96 years, 5 months, and 18 days old. And she is so, so sorely missed. My Grandmother has been a steadfast fixture in
Small: butternut or spaghetti squash, corn, onions, kirby cucumbers, jalapeno, green peppers, tomatoes, rosemary, and pears Large: the above plus escarole, baby bok choy, eggplant, basil, and figs Fruit Only:
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Small: corn, tomatoes, lettuce, grteen beans, red or gold potatoes, cucumbers, sorrel, and Asian pear and ginger gold apple Large: the above plus dandelion or collard greens, candy onions or
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Mustard greens get a bad rap, but that’s mostly because wild mustard greens have a very bitter flavor. While technically edible and highly nutritious, wild greens are hard for the
Small: corn, lettuce, tomatoes, escarole, peppers, eggplant, chives, and peaches Large: corn, lettuce, tomatoes, escarole, peppers, kale, summer squash, red potatoes, parsley, chives, peaches, and cantaloupe Fruit Only: raspberries, apples,
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Yes, you are reading a farming blog. We will get to the farming parts. It’s a good story, with war, refugees, and satisfying endings. World War II aftermath After World
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I know, it seems like dandelion greens belong in the foraging category. Yes, you can forage for dandelion greens in the spring. They are often the first greens to appear
A Guide to Dandelion Greens: Everything You Need to Know About this Versatile Ingredient Read more
Which flowers should you grow for cut flowers? The easy answer is the flowers that you like! However, if you are like me, you like pretty much all flowers. The
Flower Power: Choosing the Best Blooms for Your Cut Flower Garden Read more
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