Pico de Gallo
Pico de gallo is probably the best thing that ever happened to fresh, ripe tomatoes. Even people (like my kids) who claim they don’t like tomatoes, love pico de gallo. … Continue reading
Figs
I have memory of pulling a fig from a neighbor’s tree, maybe on a dare, maybe on a whim, and taking a big bite of it. The seedy inside and … Continue reading
Non Stop Cucumbers
I mentioned a few years ago that I had I cucumber bonanza in the garden. It seems that it has happened again. I’ve been saving seeds for a few years. … Continue reading
Mushroom Bonanza
Growing mushrooms began as a way to use the trees that I was cutting down on my small suburban lot. I wasn’t sure what I was doing and I didn’t … Continue reading
Sweet Spot
Every year the garden hits that sweet spot- everything is planted, things are growing well and looking good, not too many bugs or weeds, just enough veggies to harvest for … Continue reading
Green Shoots
In North Carolina there are a lot of winter days when you can be fooled into thinking spring has arrived. It’s not just people, the plants are often fooled, too. … Continue reading
Spring? Salad with Dandelion Vinaigrette
Spring seems to have taken a break around here and over a lot of the East Coast. The past week has been cold and rainy, with this past weekend really … Continue reading
The Impatient Gardner’s Reward
I knew it would happen. Yes, it was 60 degrees a couple of weekends ago and I couldn’t help myself. While some of the lettuce seedlings went into bigger pots, … Continue reading
Into the Woods
When I was a kid, we used wood to heat the house. I do not believe it was my imagination; it took an immense amount of wood every winter to … Continue reading
Decision Time
Winter time is decision time for the garden. It is a blank canvas waiting for another summer to be cloaked in green and jeweled with flowers and vegetables. Although it … Continue reading
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