Countdown to Last Harvest

Even though we are heading into the 3rd week of October, the garden is still giving.

Floating row cover was needed 3 times in the last week, but Dan says he has the best looking pepper plants he has ever grown.

We have been lucky that along with the seasonal cool nights we have had lots of sunshine and warmth throughout the days.

The 13 inches of rain we had in 24 hours a few weeks ago also helped bring in a bummer crop of peppers.

We will roast and/or freeze as many as the freezer will hold.

Remember that as those leaves continue to fall get the Water Garden net on.

Gardening Season - Part III - Fresh Salad

Salad Greens

If you haven't tried to grow your own salad greens, you have no idea what you are missing.

The salad mixes in the grocery may look appealing, but even the organic bulk produce lacks flavor and substance.

When you control what your produce is grown in the nutritional value increase along with flavor.

Once picked, soak them in several changes of water, dry in salad spinner, pack loosely in large ziplocs with several layers of paper toweling. Fresh Salad Greens should last a week or more.

Dress them very lightly in a light vinaigrette for they are so succulent you want the flavor of the greens to shine.

Need help getting started....visit us today. We will share our favorite lettuce blends and secrets to growing them!

Garden Season - Part I

Dan pulled the 1st Walla Walla Onion on Saturday.
We know we are having a successfull garden season when the onions from last year last until the Walla Walla's are ready to be pulled this year.

Walla Wallas are high in moisture and sugar, which makes them perfect for fresh eating but will store for only 2 to 3 weeks after harvest.

Perfect for summer salsas, onion rings, ratatouille and many more summertime dishes.