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Tag Archives: cilantro
October Greenhouse Tour
It’s been awhile since I gave a tour of the greenhouse. I like to do that occasionally to show what’s going on in there for those who are curious, plus I also like to document it for my own use … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse
Tagged arugula, cilantro, greenhouse, kale, lettuce, parsley, plug flats, spinach
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Monday Recap: Green, Green
With lots of green showing everywhere I turn, it looks like spring is finally here. The lawn is turning green, and actually required mowing last week, at least in the areas where Bermuda grass hasn’t taken over. One green I … Continue reading
Monday Recap: Marching In
Now that March is here I am happy to say goodbye to February. It has been a dreary, cold and disagreeable month, and I am thinking March could only be an improvement! It will be a busy month for me … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged cilantro, containers, curry, dry beans, Good Mother Stallard, greens, lettuce, Monday Recap, Thai Rai Kaw Tok, winter squash
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Monday Recap: Wintery Mishmash
So far it hasn’t been real bad winter here. We’ve had a few brief cold spells where temperatures got down to near 0°F, which killed off the kale that was unprotected and the arugula that was protected by a cold … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged bread, carrots, cilantro, lentils, Monday Recap, pesto, sauerkraut, sweet potatoes
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Monday Recap: December Doldrums
The short days of December have slowed the garden down considerably here, and I have slowed along with it. We hit a spell of cold, gray days last week, which didn’t exactly help me to get going. It’s been my … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Gardening
Tagged carrots, cilantro, Gold Nugget, jicama, lacinato kale, lettuce, Monday Recap, pesto, potatoes, tostada
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