I love growing and eating fresh corn. But now, the corn’s been harvested, the plants are turning brown and it’s time to remove the old stalks and plant some fall crops. First thing I do is cut down the stalks with my clippers, and stack them carefully into a […]
This recipe for Tuscan white bean soup is hearty. It is a meal by itself, or serve with bread and a salad. Serves 6-8 for a meal Enjoy with a green salad or whole wheat bread.
Last Saturday, June 20, was the 10th annual Scotts Valley Garden Faire. We offered veggie burritos, homemade iced hibiscus, and other side offerings. My daughter and her 2 friends, were the chefs. I demonstrated how to […]
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 […]
This recipe is quick and easy. Use cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes from the garden. Serves 8. Ingredients: 4–5 tomatoes 1 large cucumber 6 oz feta cheese ¼ cup red onion 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp pepper, freshly ground 3 tbl balsamic vinegar 3 tbl olive oil Method: 1. Cut […]
