The first real snow is finally on the ground here in central Ohio. It might be hard to think about summer produce but that’s just what small farmers are doing. Several farmers offering Community Support Agriculture (CSA) shares already have their 2010 signups available. At least one is offering discounts for those who register...
Read more →It is never too early to prepare for a spring garden. Whether you are planning your first garden or are an experienced gardener, fall and winter offer time for reflection and forming new habits. If you are making a new garden or bed, lay out some newspapers or cardboard now in the spot you...
Read more →When I first heard about the Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival a few years ago (it has been running for 8 years), I thought it was too weird to be true. This year our schedule aligned with my father’s band, Bunty Station, being booked at the show and we had to go see for...
Read more →Two of Ohio’s hidden local foods are going head to head in festivals on the weekend of September 19-20. The 2009 PawPaw Festival will be held in Albany Ohio. The fest boasts producers, enthusiasts, and paw paw beer from 10 AM – midnight Saturday and 10 AM – 4 PM Sunday. Admission is $5...
Read more →Many garden novices seem to be overwhelmed at the time investment in gardening. I can tell you it doesn’t take that much time, but I finally realized I need to quantify it. So last week, I recorded every moment spent in the garden. I chose mid-August because it is a typically busy time –...
Read more →Every year we go strawberry picking. Usually we eat a third fresh or in baked goods, freeze a third, and make the rest into jam. This year, our little garden patch has produced well enough to satisfy our out of hand desires and I even froze about a pint. We tried to pick twice...
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