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Garden Pests 101

Back in November, I had my fall garden planted and growing. Spinach, beets, onions, lettuce, chard and broccoli. The broccoli was covered with floating row cover, but eventually it got so big that I removed the row cover. Then something started eating the broccoli leaves…   I thought it was […]

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Lentil Vegetable Stew

This lentil vegetable stew recipe was made from veggies I harvested from the garden today. The recipe makes a large pot of stew, you will have dinner for 2 or 3 nights for a family of 4. I usually serve it over brown rice. You can vary the vegetables that you […]

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December Garden

Can’t believe it, but I’m still getting produce from my “summer” garden! I few of this produce came from fall plantings, but many of my summer plants are still producing, though they have slowed way down. Spinach and kale are from my fall garden. The peppers are from 3 plants […]

Flaky Pie Crust – Tips

Making a pie crust from scratch? Here’s some tips to making the crust flaky. For best results, pie crust should chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour once it is made, before rolling out and baking. Be sure to allow time for this step. The crust can be […]