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If you planted garlic last fall, you’ll probably be harvesting it sometime next month–depending on your location. If you are growing a hardneck variety, the garlic will send up a scape this month that would, if allowed, eventually flower. {The scape usually appears about a month before harvest time–so make a mental note to help Read More >>
Lucy Puggle and I took a walk in the garden yesterday and snapped a few pictures of the vegetables we have growing. Even though we’ve had several nights with freezing temps, it’s pretty amazing how many vegetables are still hanging in there. The fava beans for instance. I thought for sure they would all turn Read More >>
After an awesome garlic harvest this year, I’ve decided to use some of it to whip up some Roasted Garlic Pesto. The roasted garlic gives this pesto an uh-mazing flavor, which tastes great over pretty much everything from pasta to chicken. Ingredients 4 cups fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup chopped pine nuts or walnuts {I Read More >>
Roasted garlic is basically one of the most amazing gifts you can give your taste buds. I am not exaggerating—it’s a proven fact {google it, I’m sure you’ll find that exact statement somewhere}. It is especially tasty if you have garden plucked garlic. {If you didn’t grow garlic this year, rush out and plant some Read More >>
Did you know you can get garlic to easily last for months? I didn’t either until I stumbled onto this little trick: put them in a regular paper bag with holes punched into them and paper clip them shut. It gives them the dark dry environment they need to stay fresh, without limiting their air Read More >>
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