I’ve caught that familiar February gardening fever! My February Fever illness has intensified this year due to my birthday vacation in Mexico, where I enjoyed non-stop fresh salads, fruity drinks and admired a lush, fragrant herb garden at the … Continue reading
Cool season crops such as cabbage, kale, cauliflower, broccoli and root crops like carrots, beets and parsnips have taken over my refrigerator. Gone are the heat loving cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes that I used to whirl into feta sprinkled greek … Continue reading
My green crops are having a heck of a time staying perky and fresh at the farmstand. After I harvest them, early in the morning, and put the bundles in cool water, they still look wilted by noon. How do … Continue reading
For some people, eating copious amounts of raw leafy greens is not on top of their daily wish list. Yet, we have to do it … to provide our bodies with the nutrients that they need to ward off disease and … Continue reading
It’s official !! My bumper crops for 2013 are Kale and Carrots! (Green Beans and Broccoli were also in the race for top spot.) Last year, Green Peas were leaders of the pack, along with Salad Greens. I am learning that … Continue reading