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 […]
Gardening on Top of the World
…with Penn Parmenter! Baskets of Beauty Food is beautiful. I love growing hanging baskets of beautifully colored lettuces and greens. They make a wonderful winter gift and I promise you – if you show up to your next dinner party with a full-blown basket of edible beauty – you will win the night. It won’t […]