I planted June bearing strawberry plants a few years ago, partly for an attractive ground cover and partly because I love eating strawberries. I also like the idea growing some of my own food. Next week my strawberries will start turning bright red and you will find me in the garden every morning for the […]
Spring Greens
Cool season vegetables are tolerant of frost and wind, which explains their abundance in spring and fall. After months of winter squash and root vegetables, a chlorophyll (green pigment) rich vegetable is a welcome reprieve! Everything from salads to seared greens to…hmmmm. Good question, what else can you do with spring greens? What are spring […]
Choosing a Variety of Protein
Like grocery stores, food processing plants across the country are having challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some consumers rely on meat as a main source of protein, but meat is not the only source of good protein. Because of the pandemic, there may be less meat available in grocery stores and markets near you. […]