Thanks to the great canning workshop that Victoria from Windflower Farm led last fall, I’ve been trying to do more canning this season. Two things I’ve learned: 1. With a little inexpensive equipment, a good recipe book, and some time, … Continue reading
Garlic scapes are one of the most CSA-specific vegetables we get in a season; they are always the first veggie that really throws people for a loop. What are these alien beans??? Turns out, they’re the stalk that grows up … Continue reading
CSA Delivery 4, June 29, 2010. This week’s share will include radishes, kohlrabi, broccoli, garlic scapes, scallions, and your choice of two of the following: Swiss chard, kale, bok choy and ‘Yukina Savoy.’ You’ll also get a head of Romaine … Continue reading
It has become hot and dry here. I imagine it is sweltering in the city. We are back to irrigating around the clock. We have two wells and two ponds, each with their own pumps, and two or three are … Continue reading
“What are these crazy alien beans?!?” you might be asking yourself after this week’s pickup. They’re garlic scapes, the part of a garlic bulb that grows above ground and has to be removed in order to for the bulb to … Continue reading