Summer continues to tick down the weeks. Temperatures have dropped. School has started. Sunburns have faded. Trees in the high country are blushed with fall hues. And if you garden… you are overrun with fresh produce. Yes, this is a prolific time of year. Many of you have pulled out the canners, sterilized your jars, […]
Gardening
Argh! Weeds! A True Confession
As someone with a horticulture degree, I understand that weeds are just a part of gardening. They come up every year, whether they are wanted or not. Their presence mars the lawn and they compete for water and space in my vegetable beds. Each week, weeding appears on the list of regular yard/garden maintenance. But […]
Weed Control: Does Vinegar Really Work?
Weeds. They are the bane of a gardener’s existence. While there are non-organic, commercial grade products on the market that are effective, what is a gardener to do if they want to use organic methods? Sure… there is weeding by hand, but that is quite time-consuming. Surely there have to be other options. One product […]
10 Ways to Use All that CSA Produce
It is distribution day. You arrive at the CSA. The parking lot is filling up and there is excitement in the air. Perhaps there is a produce tasting table or a freshly made salad with key ingredients from the distribution. Bonus points if there is a recipe or two available for all of that fresh […]
Parsley: The Secret Garden Thug
Growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs is truly one of life’s pleasures. Nothing beats walking out into your garden with a basket in hand, ready to harvest for your day’s meals. Imagine a fresh salad of heirloom tomatoes and juicy cucumbers. What about scrambled eggs with freshly picked tarragon? Or how about making a […]
Garlic Scapes: A Hardneck Delight
In the world of garlic, hardnecks provide a sublime treat that softnecks just can’t provide. This early summer delight can be harvested well in advance of the bulbs. What are they you ask? Garlic scapes! These scapes are the ‘flower stalks’. Now while they don’t produce a flower, they will eventually form bulbils (if the […]