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Tag Archives: peppers
2019 All-America Selections Winners
The lineup of 2019 AAS Winners was announced a while back, and in the edibles category it includes three national winners and four regional winners. For those who might not be familiar with it, All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, … Continue reading
2018 Seed Giveaway
“I’m not going to talk about anything that’s going to make us feel hopeless, or despairing, because there’s no despair in a seed. There’s only life, waiting for the right conditions – sun and water, warmth and soil – to … Continue reading
Harvest Monday October 1, 2018
Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. It’s October, and I’m so ready to start a new month. September was rainy and hot, and we got over 8 inches of rain combined with above average temperatures. … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged chile powder, gochugaru, greasy beans, Guajillo, half runner beans, hot peppers, kimchi, neck pumpkins, paprika, peppers
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Harvest Monday September 17, 2018
Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. It’s still bean and pepper season here, and both have been keeping me busy lately. I harvest the pole beans every couple of days or so, and this week … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged #AASWinners, greasy beans, green beans, kombucha, neck pumpkins, peppers, winter squash
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