Did you know garlic plants provide much more than just the part that is commonly available in grocery stores? It’s true. There is more to this fragrant plant than what comes in the papery bulb. What Are Garlic Scapes? Garlic scapes are the tender end of the shoot in hard neck garlic varieties. As the…
Our last two posts discussed choosing determinate or indeterminate and the benefits of heirloom varieties. Now you have chosen your tomato plants and it is time to get them in the ground. If you haven’t read those yet, click here and here. Or is it? To ensure the best chance of success follow the following…
Heirloom varieties are all the rage, but are they really better? Last week’s post discussed how the differences between determinate and indeterminate tomato plants. But what if you aren’t planting your own? How do you decide which type to choose? We prefer heirloom varieties. First what is an heirloom tomato? You may also see these…
We are foodies. Our farm is all about food. Growing food, planning for food, selling food at the Farmer’s Market or our own Mercantile, preserving food, and yes, of course eating food. During these dark, cold Winter days we continually look for ways to improve our food production. We plan for the growing season and…
