There are times the culinary world impacts my horticulture world. Such was the case years ago while dining at an up and coming sushi restaurant in Chicago. For an appetizer, Shishito peppers were listed. I had never heard of them before. Sure, I was familiar with many varieties of bell peppers as well as the […]
Vegetables
10 Growing Tips for Yellow Squash
This time of year, gardening is in high gear. In between pulling weeds and watering plants, harvesting is happening. Gazing down into the basket, one particular plant is producing like crazy… the humble yellow squash. Each day, it seems as though I am plucking more of them than any other vegetable. Now the squash family […]
Juice It: Fresh Produce in a Glass
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, […]
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 […]
Can You Do That? Grafting Tomatoes!
Whether you start seeds yourself or buy seedlings from a greenhouse or CSA, tomatoes are a garden staple. They are an easy crop to grow, come in a wide variety of colors, and provide a taste of summer that just can be replicated in grocery store produce. Heirlooms have been the secret darling of the […]
Bunching Onions: A Garden Must-Have
Vegetable gardening is an enjoyable experience. As a gardener, you determine the size of the garden, what type of plants, and ultimately where the plants are planted… raised beds, containers, or traditional garden beds. Every spring you either sow seeds or plant seedlings. Sure it is work, but you get to enjoy fresh produce from […]