Category Archives: Vegetables

Subtle Progress

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Last weekend, I presented on forest gardening at the tiny library in town. I’ve presented a few times on the topic, and at the conclusion of the presentation, the thought occurred to me that my food forest is largely in … Continue reading →

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Like a Broken Record…

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Garlic scapes!  This handful is the second harvest.  I could go on and on about garlic scapes, but I’ve already done so here and here. Today I planted a bunch of things out in the food forest, including grapes, an … Continue reading →

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I <3 Fava Beans

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

Fava beans (Vicia faba) are a treat in late spring and early summer. They require a fair amount of processing compared to other peas and beans, as they must first be freed from their pods, then blanched so that the … Continue reading →

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Carrots by the Light of the Eclipse

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

I’ve never been very good at growing carrots.  I always seem to plant the wrong varieties in the wrong soil at the wrong time.  This year, however, the carrots have done surprisingly (given my track record) well. Yesterday evening, I … Continue reading →

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Ancient Potatoes – Ozettes in the Garden

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Potatoes occupy a lot of space in the garden, and this is one of the reasons that, until recently, I only planted them every 3 or so seasons.  Lately – and by ‘lately,’ I mean the last three years or … Continue reading →

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Biochar Compost FTW

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Back in October, I wrote this and this about the process of making biochar.  This weekend, I put the finished product to use!  Backing up a step…after crushing the charcoal and soaking it thoroughly, I mixed it with compost and … Continue reading →

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Thai Red Roselle

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

One of the things I love about gardening is the opportunity to grow things that are rare an unusual.  That is, things that aren’t typically found in the local produce aisle or farmers market, either because they are unfamiliar and … Continue reading →

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Allium Update

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

A warm spring day, and all of the various Allium species are soaking up the sun.  Pictured here are shallots (you can see their baby picture here), and they seem  to be happy.  Some of these I saved from last … Continue reading →

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Spring is Springing: Asian Pears and Asparagus

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Despite recent snows and heavy rains, signs of spring continue to appear in the garden.  The 4-in-1 Asian pear I planted a few weeks back is leafing out and breaking bud.  It’s an interesting one, as each of the four … Continue reading →

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Always Be Propagating

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Every weekday morning, before heading down the hill to work, I spend 15 or 20 minutes in the greenhouse, staring at the cuttings and seedlings. After this morning’s greenhouse session, I’m happy to report that the tomato seedlings are growing … Continue reading →

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