I know I always brag about how many cool things are going on in Columbus. Tell me if it’s getting old. But seriously, one can never be bored here! Here are a few events coming up for those who enjoy life, food, and gardening: Nurtur the Salon Makeover Contest – Nominate someone deserving to...
Read more →l to r: pimento, Jimmy Nardello, pepperoncini, purple beauty Last year, sexy tomatoes stole my heart. 2011 is the year of pretty homegrown peppers. Added to 5 Minutes for Mom and Wordless Wednesday.
Read more →Trash or Treasure? In this pile of salsa-making scraps, what do you see? Trash? Compost? How about the genetic code necessary to plant a whole garden of peppers next year? By taking a little bit of time now, in the height of the harvest season, home gardeners can save seeds for next year. Which...
Read more →Every year I commit to growing something completely new to me. This year, that distinction went to sesame. I sprinkled seeds, liberated from Franklin Park Conservatory, in rich soil in mid May. They sprouted and grew to three feet tall. A string of pentagonal buds formed into sweet white flowers. Below the flowers, strings...
Read more →“Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens. They are the most vigorous, the most independent, the most virtuous, and they are tied to their country and wedded to it’s liberty and interests by the most lasting bands.” – Thomas Jefferson, 1785 TJ makes a pretty strong statement there. Are we gardeners truly...
Read more →After a spring devoid of garden success (sparrows ate the peas, springs crops like radishes bolted too quickly, lettuces were slow to grow), I welcome summer. Warmer temperatures and less torrential rain will surely help our sustainable garden grow. Grapes, tomatoes, and peppers bend with fruit and hope for autumn harvest. Greens and herbs...
Read more →I don’t usually admit to being fearful. I’m the over-confident one, eager to offer advice and assistance. But truly, the month of May has me feeling a little anxious. Here’s what I’m worried about: Pecha Kucha – On Thursday the 12th, I will present my ideas about ‘When You Know Your Food’ to a...
Read more →I just finished sorting bulk seed potatos into smaller portions for the group buy. Thirty nine pounds of organic seed potatoes are making their way to gardens around central Ohio! A few weeks ago I shared how NOT to grow potatoes. Most of those who ordered with me would rather know the best practices...
Read more →Sometimes my inner voice says I’m too preachy about things. It is true that I share a lot more success stories than mistakes. So far, our potato growing has been nothing but missteps and I’m ready to share so we all can learn from them. Here are all the ways I do NOT recommend...
Read more →Local folks, are you interested in growing potatoes? Last year a small group of us ordered seed potatoes together to save on shipping. This year I offer to organize a group to do the same. If you want to participate, fill out the order form below. I will accept orders until Monday February 28...
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