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This week’s CSA was full of fresh green vegetables and a quart of strawberries. The vegetables included broccoli, snap peas, asparagus, lettuce, and garlic scapes. This was my first time seeing garlic scapes. Garlic scapes are the bud of the garlic plant. They make look a little creepy, but don’t…
Leonardo da Vinci said, “Art is never finished, only abandoned.” The same hold true for the garden. It is a constant work in progress. The idea in your head may never be fully realized. I have learned a lot already and the season isn’t over. Given my lack of success…
There is just something about freshly grown strawberries that just hits the spot so much better than store bought. Store bought strawberries may be bigger, but the flavor is not always there. I highly recommend visiting a local farmer’s market or orchard to buy fresh strawberries or even growing your…
This week’s CSA contained more asparagus, kale, and spring onions. I also received strawberries, lettuce, and a mystery vegetable. I have never seen bok choy before, which is why, when I received it with the CSA this week, I had no idea what I was looking at. The vegetable resembled…