“This year, we’re just going to use our seeds from last year. No new seeds. We have enough.”“This year, let’s be more realistic about what we actually can plant.”“This year, really, let’s just order a few packs to supplement what we have saved up in the closet.” A-hem…well, those conversations were had BEFORE the SeedContinue reading “A "Small" Seed Purchase”
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Naysayers Beware: Beets = Nutritional Goodness
Earlier in the week, we pulled our garden’s first beets. Yesterday, we planted another row of them. Today, we juiced a few for a recovery drink after our 60-minute run. Beets are good to us. Beets are one of those roots that many claim not to like. I (or rather we) challenge those naysayers toContinue reading “Naysayers Beware: Beets = Nutritional Goodness”
Garden Updates
Our gardens are looking beautiful, and we’re ready for our first major harvest. Tomorrow, we’ll be pulling our first round of beets, kale, and possibly garlic. We’ve been able to harvest herbs and lots of Swiss Chard so far. Our tomato plants are flowering and producing. Our potato plants are beautiful. I love the flowersContinue reading “Garden Updates”
Garden and Chicken Updates
It is going to be near 90 degrees today! Our gardens are going to love this weather as will our chicks. Today, Andy is planning to construct two raised gardens, where we will plant melons, cucumbers, cooking beans, corn, and popcorn. We are behind in this process because we were unsure we’d go through with theseContinue reading “Garden and Chicken Updates”
Seed Order
Every year, by January, the Seed Saver catalog arrives. Both of us become starry-eyed with visions of tomato plants, melon patches, and fresh herbs. We pour over the catalog over and over, until the pages become worn and crinkled. Then, February arrives and we finally get to officially make the real order. This year, weContinue reading “Seed Order”
Planting in the Dark: Garlic
As the days get shorter and work gets more demanding, finding time to live sustainably undoubtedly becomes more challenging. However, one must fight on and prevail. The rewards are just that much sweeter. Because only Monday and Tuesday of this week were forecast without rain, we needed to use any spare time possible to getContinue reading “Planting in the Dark: Garlic”
The Poquette Zoo and Kitchen 