At the end of June I posted a summary of my 2008 Topsy Turvy failure and my 2009 outline for success in Topsy Turvy: Ugly as Stink But Good Tomatoes. And a sucess it was! In August and September, I have had more tomatoes than I knew what to do with. It's mid- September, and they are still going ... Read More about Topsy Turvy Update: Still Ugly, but the Tomatoes are Yummy
Why I Love My Heirloom Veggies…
I grow heirloom veggies because 1) who needs flowers?, 2) mmmmmmmmm, and 3) I can save the seeds and grow them year after year. Now I must go eat them. Come here my pretties.... ... Read More about Why I Love My Heirloom Veggies…
The Rise Again of the Fallen Apples
At my community garden, there is an organic heritage orchard with a number of large apple, pear, quince, and Asian pear trees. There is also a bunch of rows of espalier apple trees. The heritage apple varieties on the espaliers are so unique that I thought it would be fun to pick up the fallen ... Read More about The Rise Again of the Fallen Apples
Kale Chips Recipe
So simple yet so addictive! Wash & remove thick stems from a bunch of kale. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil & sprinkle lightly w/Kosher salt. Bake @ 350 degrees for 10 min until crispy. ... Read More about Kale Chips Recipe
Desert Plant Show at VanDusen Garden
On Sunday I went to the Desert Plant Show at VanDusen Garden. Very cool plants lovingly tended to by the members of the Desert Plant Society of Vancouver. Here is what their website has to say about the club: We are an enthusiastic group of 'casual amateurs' who are fascinated by cacti and ... Read More about Desert Plant Show at VanDusen Garden