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Farm to Table!
WHAT IS “FARM TO TABLE” AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
October 1, 2015 · by soilsmatter2011 · in Environment/Ecology, Farming/Gardening, Human Health. ·
Before your next meal, think of this short grace: “In back of the1 read more »
Brussels Sprouts!
Brussels Sprouts are a member of the cabbage family, Brassica. Another name you hear is Cruciferous. There are hundreds of varieties in this family including mustard and horseradish.
One interesting characteristic of Brussels Sprouts is the way they grow. Although they resemble the structure of a h1 read more »
Eggplant Solution ---- Baba Ganoush!
I remember back in 2009 when one of our CSA members approached me with a concerned look. I asked is everything ok. The reply came, " please do not put those eggplants in my box anymore!" Yes, we will not put eggplant into your share again. As you wish. May I ask how you prepared your eg1 read more »
First Fall tree Sighted.
As we were driving today through the hills we sighted a maple tree fully in the process of showing off its fall colors. Bright red. Amazing for August 23rd! Early winter perhaps? Only one knows for sure. I then walked out to check on the winter squash and found this little pie pumpkin l1 read more »
What is an Heirloom Tomato?
Heirloom tomatoes have been selected over the years for their flavor. The word “heirloom” refers to the history behind the fruit, provoking endless images of farmers in their garden taste-testing and then saving seeds from the best tomatoes. Each heirloom variety has a distinctive story1 read more »
Canning Season is Upon Us!
Canning season is here! When the cold Wisconsin winter winds blow it is no longer possible to go out to the garden and pick fresh local produce. Instead of going to the super market our forefathers families got busy, like squirrels who gather nuts for their winter food supply, putting up prod1 read more »
Tomatoes and Banana Peppers!
It is hard to believe that after planting back in March that the tomatoes and peppers are bearing fruit. I am not sure about you, but I can not help asking myself how the time flies by so quickly any more. Here we are in August and we can now start turning our thoughts to salsa, sandwiches with tom1 read more »
Tomatoes and Banana Peppers!
It is hard to believe that after planting back in March that the tomatoes and peppers are bearing fruit. I am not sure about you, but I can not help asking myself how the time flies by so quickly any more. Here we are in August and we can now start turning our thoughts to salsa, sandwiches with tom1 read more »
Refrigerator Pickles!!
These do not last long around here. We eat them up in a hurry! Refrigerator Pickles are real yummy and easy to make. I just googled easy refrigerator pickles and followed the directions and we had them one week later. Amazing!!!! read more »