Monthly Archives: June 2012

Giant Kohlrabi

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This is my first year growing the giant Kossak kohlrabi, but it won’t be my last. I am always skeptical of seed catalog claims, especially for ‘giant’ anything, but in this case the catalogs seem to be accurate. Most kohlrabi … Continue reading →

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How To Have Fresh Garlic All Year Long

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I’ve loved fresh, homegrown garlic ever since I first tasted it back in the 1970s. The grandmother of one of my girlfriends had a nice little backyard garden where she grew garlic, among other things, and she would share some … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is: Sun Gold, By A Nose

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The results are in from the “first tomato to ripen” race, and as I predicted last month, the winner is Sun Gold. Coming in close behind was Supersweet 100. The third place finisher is yet to be determined. It was … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Sage

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

When I think of sage, I usually think of Thanksgiving, where sage lends it’s strong and distinctive flavor to dressings and stuffings. For me, it’s hard to imagine dressing without it. And any time of year I like to take … Continue reading →

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Garlic, Broccoli, and Blackberries

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The gardening season is moving along so fast. It’s hard to believe it is time to start digging garlic. Actually, it was past time for a few of the earliest ones. I let one of the new varieties, Maiskij, go … Continue reading →

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