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Tag Archives: Monday Recap
Monday Recap: Smoked and Dried
Our long dry spell continues here, but despite that the garden is still giving us plenty to eat. Both the peppers and eggplant are coming on nicely. I generally let most of the peppers get ripe before harvesting. That’s the … Continue reading
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Tagged apples, eggplant, Good Mother Stallard, Hakurei, kale, Monday Recap, peppers, rye bread, smoking, turnips
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Monday Recap: Slowdown
I probably say this every year, but I really enjoy the slower pace of the garden when fall arrives. By then I’m ready for a break from the heavy-duty chores of spring and summer, but not quite ready for the … Continue reading
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Tagged fall garden, kale, Monday Recap, peppers, Seminole, tepary beans, winter squash
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Monday Recap: Labor Day Quickie
I know today is a holiday here in the U.S. but I want to do a brief update on some of what’s happening around here. In my last post I promised I’d share the results of my latest smoked peppers … Continue reading
Monday Recap: Hot and Sweet
It’s pepper season here at HA, with both hot and sweet varieties making appearances in the harvest basket. I’ve been eagerly waiting to get enough ripe hot ones to make hot sauce, and last Friday was the day. In the … Continue reading
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Tagged composting, eggplant, hot sauce, lacto-fermentation, Monday Recap, peppers, pita, pole beans, Seminole squash, tomatoes
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Monday Recap: Second Chances
Sometimes patience pays in the garden. It appears the pole beans have finally decided to start producing here. For the last couple of years we’ve had more beans than we could eat, but this year they have been very shy … Continue reading
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Tagged Delicata, Monday Recap, pole beans, tepary beans, Thai Rai Kaw Tok, tomatoes
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