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
Winter
I took a class in college which scientifically demonstrated that plants just don’t grow in the winter. Of course this class went into some very serious detail about the sun’s … Continue reading
The Itinerant Lemon Tree
I live in North Carolina and I have lemon tree. This is probably all not that unusual. I see citrus trees in garden centers occasionally. All are high priced “boutique” … Continue reading
It’s Raining Persimmons
It may be a little early but it seems persimmon time is now arriving in the Piedmont of North Carolina. At my last check around town there were still plenty … Continue reading
Pimento Cheese
Pimento cheese is a Southern thing. The few times I have lived out of the South, not only could I not find any in a store of any type, but … Continue reading
Meanwhile, back in the woods…
August was cool and rainy. Mushrooms popped up all over my yard, so I thought I might head to the woods and see what I could find. There were no … Continue reading
People’s Peppers
If you happen to be in Carrboro, NC on September 20, stop by and check out the People’s Peppers event at the farmer’s market. Cookbook author Sheri Castle will be … Continue reading
Tomato Pie, Updated
I made my first tomato pie a few years ago. I am sure it was a Paul Deen recipe. It is hard to believe such a thing is possible. Tomatoes, … Continue reading
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