We’ve had to say goodbye to some of our veggies in the greenhouse, but we still have plenty of food to choose from. The spinach and some of the Asian mustards have gone to seed. The lettuce is starting to bolt, but it’s not bitter yet. The carrots are just coming in. There are Paris…
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Grilled Cactus Salad
I’ve been waiting for the new pads to shoot out on my thornless cactus this spring, and finally I have a few to work with. This year I wanted to try a Nopales (cactus) Salad. It’s a great summer side dish, and gets better the longer it sits. Click here, for how to prepare fresh…
Greenhouse April 2014
We’re so amazed at the production from the greenhouse, I just have to share another picture. On the left are lettuce and Asian mustard greens, on the right are Swiss chard, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, spinach, and kale. It’s so nice to be able to pick and cook whatever we feel like eating. I added the…
What the Brassica Family Can Do For You – Kohlrabi Two Ways
I know most people aren’t that familiar with kohlrabi, but they’re a great way to diversify your diet. Whenever my dad fixed corned beef and cabbage, kohlrabi were in the pot. Hard to find except at farmers markets and in larger metropolitan areas, but they are so easy to grow. The seeds are available almost…
Planting for Summer Harvest
I’ve had a tough time saying goodbye to my greens, but it’s time. We still have red kale and swiss chard and a little lettuce (butter mostly). I harvested kohlrabi and lots of peas. the kohlrabi is pictured below. This is another vegetable I grew up eating. It looks like a root vegetable, but it…