Succession Planting ~ Days to Maturity
Plant All Varieties One of the challenges in the home vegetable garden is the cycle most gardeners experience of feast or famine…Either nothing’s ready to harvest or you have so much of a single crop all at one time, that lots of good foods end up going to waste. Succession planting is the common way to manage […]
Last Frost – Counting the Days
How to Determine the Day in Your Area The gardener’s mantra in winter is, “how many days until the last frost?” But if you ask three gardeners you know what the last frost date is in your area, I’ll bet you get three different answers. That’s because determining “average” last frost is a lot like betting. Scientists can’t […]
Linguine Carbonara with Cauliflower, Peas & Pancetta
Heirloom Vegetable Recipe Linguine Carbonara From the Gardens of Mike Scott of Eagle Rock Backyard Farms Ingredients: 3/4 pound linguine 4 ounces pancetta or 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 head cauliflower 1/2 cup peas (preferably fresh) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup half and half or milk 2 egg yolks, beaten 3/4 cup grated […]