A bed of garlic deliciousness Today, this year’s saved garlic cloves are resting snugly in the ground, covered by chicken litter and leaves. Looking back, we increase the number of plantings by about 10-20 each year.In 2008, we planted 8. In 2009, we planted 26. In 2010, we planted 45. In 2011, we planted 64Continue reading “Garlic Planting”
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Gardening: Good for the Soul
I’m not going to lie. I had a hard week. Those that know me personally know that I had invested a lot of time and energy in a little Wisconsin election held recently. My side didn’t win, and it hit me hard. The first few days afterward, I walked around aimlessly, trying to fight backContinue reading “Gardening: Good for the Soul”
Spring Onions
It is only March 13th….but we hit the 70s today, and spring fever runs high. We decided to plant100+ Alisa Craig onions for scallions and take our chances. If temperatures dip, we’re ready to cover the bed. And we proactively put up some hardwire clothe to keep the resident songbirds and chickens away from ourContinue reading “Spring Onions”
10 New Year’s Resolutions
Someone once sent us a cartoon eluding to a gardener’s dreams being bigger…way bigger…than what reality will be. It’s impossible to argue with that! Right around the start of the new year, our minds shift from the holidays to visions of plentiful fruit trees, bumper tomato crops, and perfect transitions from spring crops to fallContinue reading “10 New Year’s Resolutions”
Carrots: Spicy Pickles, Pesto, and More
Carrots test our patience as gardeners. Their germination time is long, and weeding them is a pain! I can never tell what’s a carrot and what’s a weed at the start of the season. But then, the parsley-like leaves begin to develop, and these sweet, orange Popsicle-like roots take form under ground. Once the foliageContinue reading “Carrots: Spicy Pickles, Pesto, and More”
Livin’ in the Kitch’n
The end of August=bustle, bustle, bustle. Of course, the garden is at its peak right when work is at its most stressful time, right? Luckily for me, I feel comfortable and happy, alongside my cooking partner/husband in a hot, steamy kitchen with loads of bubbling pots, a whistling water canner, the smell of vinegar andContinue reading “Livin’ in the Kitch’n”
Garlic 2011
We harvested 45 heads of antioxidant goodness today. These were planted back on October 24. For the garden how-tos and health information, check out that entry. Seems that we’re about 2 weeks behind in terms of harvesting just about everything this year, garlic included. The spring was so randomly windy and cold. Anyway, what toContinue reading “Garlic 2011”
Garden shots from early June
We’ve been planting gardens since early May. Spring was a bit odd, with lots of cold patches and rainy days. Thus, we were a bit late in getting some of our new raised beds built and planted. Once we saw a coyote heading towards our chickens (eeks!), our butts were kicked into gear, however, andContinue reading “Garden shots from early June”
A Glimpse of Spring
Finally, finally yesterday we had a nice spring day. Temps were in the 60s, there was a slight breeze, and the sun was shining brightly. Carrots got planted, gardens got tilled, and chickens got exhausted! Our plants got a bit of fresh air. Janis and Spindy explored the new coop. Spindy and Janis explored theContinue reading “A Glimpse of Spring”
Transplant #1…and Catnip?
This afternoon our jalapenos, cabbage, kale, and brussel sprout seedlings all moved up in the world. They were transplanted from trays to small pots. Transplants marked with pink post-its The catnip has still not sprouted! Uh, oh kitties. Maybe that’s a good thing? Last year, we were mauled by Benson, the cat, every time weContinue reading “Transplant #1…and Catnip?”
The Poquette Zoo and Kitchen 