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Tag Archives: kale
April Garden Tour
Things are starting to bloom and grow around here, and I have managed to get a few things planted in between the rain showers. We have already had 24 inches of rain so far this year, even more that the … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged azaleas, bluebirds, cold frame, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce Asian greens, mizuna
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Harvest Monday April 22, 2019
Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. We’re still in the ‘between’ garden season here, where the winter veggies are slowing down and the spring crops are starting to come in. We’ve gotten about a pound … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged asparagus, eggplant, kale, lettuce, microgreens, parsley, rapini
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Harvest Monday April 15, 2019
Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. It’s officially asparagus season here, and that is welcome news! The paparazzi were out early one morning to witness the first harvest of the season. It wasn’t a lot, … Continue reading
Harvest Monday April 8, 2019
Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related.There are a few new players in the harvest basket this week, plus some familiar faces. I cut a big batch of overwintered parsley from the greenhouse, with a few … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged asparagus, bluebirds, kale, lettuce, microgreens, parsley, purple sprouting broccoli, rapini
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Harvest Monday April 1, 2019
Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. It’s hard to believe it is April already, and that’s no fooling! Our March this year was windy, cloudy, and rainy and I have to say I won’t miss … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged bluebirds, kale, lettuce, purple sprouting broccoli, rapini, sourdough bread
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