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Tag Archives: mizuna
Harvest Monday May 10, 2021
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Salad season continues here for us, though the cool temperatures have also put soup on the menu. I made cuttings of Oscarde and Navara red oakleaf … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged asparagus, cherries, lettuce, mizuna, pawpaw, salads, sorrel
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Harvest Monday March 15, 2021
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. The harvests this week are somewhat repetitive but I am thankful to have them. I cut Tokyo Bekana microgreens for an Asian themed salad we enjoyed … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged hellebores, lettuce, microgreens, mizuna, pac choi, purple sprouting broccoli
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January Greenhouse Tour
Today I want to give a virtual tour of our greenhouse and show what’s growing in there this January. I generally grow winter hardy greens and herbs plus brassicas like purple sprouting broccoli this time of year. Right now it … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse
Tagged herbs, kale, kale rapini, lettuce, mizuna, pac choi, parsley, purple sprouting broccoli
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Harvest Monday November 30, 2020
It’s time for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. It is still salad season here, and with mild weather so far the greenhouse lettuce is plentiful. I think the winter lettuce is often the best of all, … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged broccoli, collards, kohlrabi, lettuce, mizuna, neck pumpkins, salads
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Harvest Monday November 16, 2020
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. I’ve settled into a seasonal pace here with gardening. The chores outside are minimal, which leaves me time and energy for daily walks. And I can … Continue reading

