A weekend afternoon in the garden

21Jun09

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A few herbs from the garden

08Jun09

I’m in the process of planning some courses for next weekend’s dinner so I am taking an inventory of what vegetables, herbs and fruits are looking good in my gardens. These are just some of the herbs and micro greens that are ready. It’s very exciting to taste them one by one and to see [...]

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Mr. Radish

09May09

He may not win me any prizes but he’s red and round and that’s enough for me. From Mr radish From Mr radish From Mr radish ‘

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First Batch of real greens

08May09

These are the first of the greens that I planted in Jenn’s raised beds. One of my favorite snacks. peppery greens with an English mustard vinaigrette. From 5.8.09 From 5.8.09 From 5.8.09 From 5.8.09 t

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Seeds 2009

06Mar09

As promised here is the seed list.  Please don’t be shy.  If you want to try something let me know.  I have way too many to plant on my own. From seeds 2009 Summer Squash – White Scallop Basil – Genovese Cucumber – Marketmoore 76 Runner Bean – Scarlet Runner Oregano – Vulgare Peas – [...]

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Primitivo – Chenin Blanc – and seeds?

02Mar09

I’ve been slacking a bit on the posting. I guess I needed a bit of time to rethink my ideas for the future of the blog, and for my future. Jenn and I went to the New York Wine Expo this Friday. It was a gathering of about 100 producers with over 600 wines to [...]

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Oceanside Grow-Op

16Dec08

If you have a chance and are from the area check out my new blog for the Oceanside Community Garden.

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Onion Bulbs?

09Jul08

Can anyone tell me what this is and how do I grow it? Someone gave it to someone and now its mine.  What an Enigma.

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First tomato of the season

02Jul08

Well not exactly.  The pic is from about 2 weeks ago and there is about 30 or more tomatoes between my 5 plants as of today.  Very exciting.  Can’t wait for these guys to start showing color.

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My garden – Starting to get somewhere

17Jun08

Well as some of you may know I’ve been trying my hand at growing my own veg. More specifically I am trying to do plant as much heirloom varieties as I can so that I can taste things that I would normally not be able to try. After some missteps in the sowing and transplant [...]

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